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The Race of His Life: Man aims to run 6 marathons in 6 days to raise money, awareness for Multiple Sclerosis

in Toms River News

“I’ve always looked at running as somewhat selfish. I guess and something you do by yourself and you’re only looking at the next run have.”

Tom Yorke’s next run won’t be for himself, it will be for his wife Deanna and his sister Melissa — and it won’t be just one run.

“I’m going to run 6 marathons in 6 days,” Yorke said.

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Breast Cancer Benefit Returns To Toms River In October

in Toms River News

TOMS RIVER – Lisa Pepper, owner of POUND With Pepper is busy these days with the planning of the second NJ Pound 4 Pink which is a fundraiser for Breast Cancer research and awareness.

Pepper is the organizer of this event. “I teach Pound, it is a cardio jam session inspired by drumming. One thing we pride ourselves more than it being a great workout, it’s also a great global community of fitness rebels who love to give back to the community”

One of Pound’s platforms is Breast cancer awareness. “I went out to Arizona four years ago and attended their Pound 4 Pink. This event was so amazing and I thought to myself ‘there is no reason that we can’t do something like this in New Jersey,’” Pepper added.

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