T1D 4x4x48 UltramarathonA 4x4x48 is a run pioneered by ultra-marathoner, David Goggins. Athletes run 4 miles every 4 hours over the course of a 48 hour period. That means twelve - 4 mile runs in 2 days for a total of 48 miles. Our 3rd Annual T1D 4x4x48 is in support of finding a cure for Type 1 Diabetes and raising awareness for those living with this auto-immune disease. In 2021 & 2022 we raised over $96,000 to support cure-based research through DRIFCan, an organization based in Edmonton, Alberta that is directly funding researcher Dr. James Shapiro. Learn more about their mission at www.drifcan.com.
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The InspirationAubree Holtvogt was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in 2018 at the age of 4. Her dad, Jason wanted to challenge himself in 2021 to increase his personal fitness but he also wanted to do something to acknowledge the life-long struggle that his daughter and those living with T1D have to endure until a cure is found. It is a mental grind that they do not get a break from, 24 hours a day 7 days a week. This is the inspiration behind the our annual T1D 4x4x48 - to raise awareness, to raise funds for critical research and to raise up the community of T1Ds and their supporters.
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JOIN US!#whosyour4
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RUN THE ULTRAMARATHONAre you up for the challenge?
Join Jason in running the T1D 4x4x48 on June 2-4, 2023. The route will take you on the beautiful wilderness trail in Humboldt. The run starts Friday, June 2 at 8:00pm from the Uniplex parking lot. Sign up here! |
RUN/WALK A LEGAsk any T1D, they don't do this journey alone. Support Aubree or someone else you know by taking part in your own unique way. Come on out and run, walk or bike a leg of the run with us to show your support!
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PLEDGE YOUR SUPPORTRunning not your thing but you want to make a difference for someone living with T1D? You can pledge your support to the T1D 4x4x48 and donate directly to research for a cure done right here in Western Canada!
Learn more here. |
