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CHILDREN S’MILES ‘06 & 07’
August, 2006
National Association for Children of Alcoholics
1-888-554-2627
11426 Rockville Pike, Suite 301
www.nacoa.org
Rockville, Maryland 20852
jendicott@nacoa.org
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Rosemary Lacey started training in
May, 2006 and as of the end of July has
lost 95 pounds and is at 11 miles. She
writes…
“As I approach my 50th birthday I
decided to make some changes in my
life after struggling with my weight for
a number of years and suffering
significant health risks. It has not been
easy, but the support of family and
friends coupled with consistent exercise
seemed to be the best way for me to
start losing unwanted pounds and
improve my health and outlook on the next half century.
My brother Frank who frequently participates in
marathons encouraged me to enter the Disneyland® Half
Marathon in September. I plan to walk the 13.1 miles. At
first I thought there was no way that I could do this but as I
took time to consider the benefits I warmed to the idea for
several reasons. Setting a fitness goal would motivate me to
stay on track with this life altering change. The half
marathon is on my 50th birthday and would allow me plenty
of time to prepare and train. While I thought about my new
future I decided to help others while I worked toward my
personal goals.
As children, my three brothers and I experienced the
devastating effects of alcoholism on our family. During our
teen years, our father valiantly fought the disease and gained
sobriety through AA. He remained sober until his death in
2000. Since then, I have discovered a worthwhile
organization called National Association for Children of
Alcoholics (NACoA).
This organization advocates for all children and families
affected by alcoholism and drug dependency. NACoA raises
public awareness, provides leadership in public policy, and
informs and educates academi