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Lily Embury is 10 years old and she spent the better part of this past year training for a half marathon to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association--particularly, to send kids with MD to MDA camp.
MDA camp holds a very special place in Lily's heart (and ours!) because it was the first camp she ever went to! Lily was born with a congenital muscular dystrophy and it was at MDA camp that she really experienced for the first time what it was like to not be only kid who was different or needed help. She has gone to MDA camp 3 summers and loves it and so when she became one of the Central Kentucky Goodwill Ambassadors last year, she decided she wanted to raise money for other kids to go to MDA camp (it's funded entirely by MDA and donations--no camper pays to go to camp).
Fortunately, Lily's MD affects only the muscles in her upper body so she can still run, although her gait and balance are a bit off. As a result she isn't as fluid or as fast as other kids her age might be. That said, her efforts over the past year (she trained from June 2011 through Feb 2012--and is actually still running!) to train for the Myrtle Beach half marathon were a success and she ran the MB half in 2:54 and raised over $4000 for kids to go to MDA camp!!
Since February she has continued to train and a few weeks ago completed the Buffalo half marathon in 2:22. She is already trying to figure out how she can be involved with coaching other kids as a way to keep giving back to our community.
 
County: Fayette Kentucky, USA School: Edythe J. Hayes Middle School |
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Lily Embury has 11 shout-outs!! Why not add another at the bottom of the page? |
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Date: | Jun 25, 2012 | From: | Nonny, cincinnati, oh |
YOU GO Little Darlin' !!!! I am proud of you for sharing your big heart with others. I'm blessed to have you in my life. Post a Reply |
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Date: | Jun 23, 2012 | From: | Jonathan Mativo, Kilifi kenya |
You inspire me. Congrats Post a Reply |
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Date: | Jun 22, 2012 | From: | The Meyer Family, Lexington, KY |
Way to go Lily. Keep up the good work. I am proud of all you have done not only for the MDA but also for yourself. Post a Reply |
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Date: | Jun 22, 2012 | From: | Aunt Heather, Cincinnati, Oh |
Way to Go LILY!!!!! That is awesome! I'm so proud that you took the time to work for other kids to be able to go to camp!
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Date: | Jun 22, 2012 | From: | Kim Bussey, Heath, OH |
Great job! Where can donations be sent? (This shout-out has 1 reply.) |
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Date: | Jun 22, 2012 | From: | Missy, Evansville IN |
Such an inspiration to me! YOU GO GIRL! Post a Reply |
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Date: | Jun 22, 2012 | From: | BeBe, Midway, KY |
Lily, you are a wonderful little girl with a heart of Gold. I am very proud of you and I know Grumps is too. I Love you Post a Reply |
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Date: | Jun 21, 2012 | From: | Aunt Janie and Sue, Shelbyville, KY |
Lily, we are so proud of you!!! You are a very special girl to help out other kids. Keep up the good work. Post a Reply |
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Date: | Jun 21, 2012 | From: | From Grandpa & Grandma Embury, Hermitage, TN |
We are VERY PROUD of you.....Keep up the good work!!!! Post a Reply |
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Date: | Jun 21, 2012 | From: | Carys and Betsy, Mason |
We are so proud of you! Carys is getting ready to go to camp after next week. Thank you Lily, for being an important person who makes this possible! Hugs! Post a Reply |
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Date: | Jun 21, 2012 | From: | Sarah McClure, Frankfort, KY |
You are MY hero!! I love you sweet girl and I am so proud to call your my neice!! Post a Reply |
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