Erik Van Der Sande’s Personal Marathon Page


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Fundraising Goal: $5,000
Raised So Far: $5715

* Fundraising totals updated
every Thursday.

Name: Erik Van Der Sande

Age: 36

Running History: Besides running from two older brothers when I was younger, I have completed the NYC Marathon in 2005 & 2008 and several adventure races.

How He’s Training: Somehow I have managed to gain 8 lbs while training…I thought running was supposed to help me lose weight?

GRS Connection: My wife met Ethan this year and was very inspired by Ethan’s hard work and dedication to GRS.

Message: After visiting Kenya in Feb I realize how important an organization like GRS is to the future of Africa. Thank you for all of your support and I hope to see several of you along the route cheering on GRS runners.

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