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Runners, Including a Heart Attack Survivor, Raise $7,321 For Resiliency for Life
One Framingham resident, participating in his first major sporting event since his by-pass surgery, finished his first marathon Monday in 4 hours and 42 minutes.
Three years ago, Vernon Turner of Framingham had a heart attack. Doctors performed 6-artery bypass surgery.
Monday, he ran his first marathon.
Turner ran in the 118th Boston Marathon, as part of Team Framingham.
He also raised $5,821 for Resiliency for Life, as of Tuesday, April 22.
Of the 25 Team Framingham runners, just Vernon and Laura Grome of Framingham were running for Resiliency for Life.
Located at Framingham High, Resiliency for Life is a voluntary academic intervention and dropout prevention program that develops skills and confidence in students experiencing social difficulties who are at risk of academic failure.
The duo raised $7,321, as of Tuesday, April 22.
Turner, participating in his first major sporting event since his by-pass surgery, finished the 26.2 miles in 4 hours and 42 minutes.
"He's very humble and doesn't make a big deal" of his former health issues, said his wife Sydney Turner. "But it's important for folks with heart issues to know there is life after by-pass, but they need to take cardiac rehab seriously."
Grome finished the Boston Marathon Monday in 4 hours and 32 minutes.
Team Framingham members have until May 31 to continue fundraising for their non-profit organization, said Selectman Mike Bower, who also ran the Boston Marathon Monday.
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