Silver Spring Nurse Runs Half-Marathon to Beat Parkinson's Disease

Silver Spring resident and registered nurse Katherine Lewis ran as a Parkinson’s Disease Foundation champion in the Atlantic City Half Marathon, in Atlantic City, NJ, on Saturday, and raised $680 for the organization.

Lewis ran the race in honor of her father who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s.

“I’ve always enjoyed staying active, just like my dad, so that’s why I decided to do a physical challenge and fundraise for [the] Parkinson’s Disease Foundation in his honor,” Lewis said prior to the race.

Lewis finished the race is just under two hours.

“Overall, it was a great success and experience,” Lewis said.

>>Katherine Lewis at the Atlantic City Half Marathon. Photos courtesy of Katherine Lewis

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