Testaverde Race

On the morning of April 22, 2012, Team JC rallied together for the third time to participate in the annual Testaverde Foundation for Spinal Cord Injury 5K Run/Walk. Once again, family members and friends of all ages, came to show their support for our captain and for the Testaverde family. This family, as we have mentioned in past blogs, have been an unwavering support system for JC and our family. Always ready to offer their advice, encouragement, and equipment to help JC in his road to recovery, the 5K race has been our way of showing our gratitude and appreciation for all this family has done for us and other families also affected by SCI.

This year however, was different than the past two years. This year, our superhero, would “run” alongside 400+ race participants, propelling himself in his wheelchair, from start to finish. Through the cold, bundled in layers to stay warm, and even racing through the rain, JC never gave up and was determined to push, as much as he could, to make it to the finish line. With the use of his new power-assisted wheelchair, JC was able to push himself while also receiving moderate assistance from the power wheels. Throughout the race he was followed by, his wife, aid, and members of Team JC, who helped push him along the way when he fatigued. After 52 minutes and 42 seconds, JC completed 3.1 miles!!!