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Off to China for the Hefei International Marathon

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I've been laying low since the Columbus Marathon , making sure not to reinjure the calf and allowing the big toe blood blisters (yuck!) to heal. But now it's almost time to leave for China! My team of five Columbus Marathon Ambassadors had our big fundraiser in October at Land-Grant Brewing Co. We collected donations through raffle ticket sales, a silent auction, and from a portion of drink sales. It was a fun event, and the evening's take will definitely help to off-set our travel costs. Columbus Marathon Ambassadors to Hefei, China: Will, Courtney, Kristian, Avery, me Our raffle and silent auction table at Land-Grant, before it got busy Thank You I'm no stranger to international travel, but this will be my first time visiting China, and it will also be my first time as part of a cultural exchange. I am honored to represent Columbus in our sister city Hefei. There are lots of people and organizations to thank, and there will be more thanks upon my retu