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Sept 16-18: Eric Gelber Aims to Complete his 200-Mile Run to Raise Myeloma Awareness

September 14, 2016 by Inside Press

Eric Gelber on his 200-mile journey
Eric Gelber on his 200-mile journey

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On Sept. 16, ultra-marathoner and Chappaqua resident, Eric Gelber, will attempt to make a historic 200-mile run around New York’s Central Park (that’s 33 tripsaround!) to raise awareness and $1 million total for multiple myeloma – a deadly blood cancer that has no cure.

Eric, who’s already raised more than $800,000 in honor of a friend who passed away from multiple myeloma, is calling on advocates to donate to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation and local runners to run by his side to cheer him on as he reaches his goal.

Eric’s Story: Eric’s journey started when he watched his friend, Anita, bravely fight multiple myeloma. Eric has run more than 20 ultra-marathons and 6 marathons totaling 500+ hours in honor of Anita.  Eric’s determination to find a cure for myeloma has caught the attention of Tribeca Digital Studios, which is filming a documentary, “Just a Mile to Go,” capturing his Journey Towards a Cure for this deadly blood cancer.

What does it take to run 200 miles in Central Park? From past experience, Eric estimates that he’ll:

  • Take 250,000 steps
  • Drink nearly 12 gallons of fluid
  • Breathe 67,000 times
  • Burn 20,000 calories

 

 EVENT DETAILS:

  • WHAT: On Sept. 16, NY ultra-marathoner, Eric Gelber, will attempt to make a historic 200-mile run around New York’s Central Park (that’s 33 trips around), and raise awareness and $1 million total for multiple myeloma – a deadly blood cancer that has no cure. This would be the first time a person has completed the trek.
  • WHY: Eric, who’s already raised more than $800,000 in honor of a friend who passed away from multiple myeloma, is calling on advocates to donate to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) and local runners to run by his side to cheer him on as he reaches his goal.
  • WHO: Eric’s determination to find a cure for myeloma has caught the attention of Tribeca Digital Studios, which is filming a documentary, “Just a Mile to Go,” capturing his Journey Towards a Cure for this deadly blood cancer.  Other partners include: MMRF, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Celgene, T-Mobile and CURE Magazine.
  • WHEN: September 16-18, 2016, beginning at 8 a.m. on Friday, September 16

Filed Under: New Castle Releases Tagged With: 200 miles, Central Park, Eric Gelber, Journey Toward a Cure, Multiple Myeloma, Myeloma Awareness

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