Monday, July 25, 2011

Our Youngest Team Member

At 10 years old, Logan Dickey is the youngest member of the Multiple Myeloma PowerTeam. Logan Dickey was first inspired to complete a triathlon when her uncle, a 9 time Ironman, took her to some of his events. She was impressed by the way everyone ran their own race; people who finished at 10 hours were just as excited as those who came in at 15. She entered an Iron Kids event this past May, and she trained by biking each week and joining a local swim team. Logan finished 119th out of 150, but she crossed the finish line at a sprint with her arms raised high. After the race, Winter Vinecki, founder of Team Winter, challenged the participants to race for a cause, and not just for themselves. Her motto, “Who do you race for?” stuck with Logan, and inspired her to join the MMRF PowerTeam to raise money for her Uncle Bobby, who is currently living with multiple myeloma. Now, Logan’s race is not just her own. She claims to be “just a normal 10 year old that wants to help people with multiple myeloma,” but Logan’s commitment to helping others is anything but ordinary.

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