While commenting on, and answering questions about, state, and local, challenges, Nance devoted a good deal of his remarks to his recently completed two-thousand mile run from the headwaters of the Mississippi in northern Minnesota to its far-south mouth in Louisiana. A 72-day run through ten states. Each day a marathon equivalent. And with the ups and downs of the topography, the equivalent of climbing Mount Everest twice."Running saved my life. A daily running ritual helped me overcome depression, meet encouraging friends, and find my path to purpose."
He runs for youth mental health generating proceeds for his Run Far Foundation.
This is not his first "run." In July 2022, Greg completed his 3,156 mile Run Across America, from New York City to Ocean Shores, WA.
"Nothing is more important to the mental health of young people than a loving family."
According to Greg, running helps young people build resilience. One of his stories was about as a youth he spent summers at his grandma's in Naches, Mississippi. At mile 1751 on his Mississippi River run he ran grandma's block.
Rotary Dates for the calendar: Sunday, Jan 25, Sunday FundDay with other Kitsap Rotary Clubs at Eleven Winery on Bainbridge Island. Noon to 8p. Sunday, Mar 8, Kingston North Kitsap Rotary Club Spring Fundraiser at the Pavilion at Port Gamble. 2 to 5p.
Also at the Jan 7 meeting of Kingston North Kitsap Rotary, EIGHT Rotary Foundation Paul Harris awards were presented to members. Paul Harris is widely regarded as the founder of Rotary. Each award signifies a contribution of $1k to the Foundation. Founded more than 100 years ago, it transforms gifts into service projects that change lives close to home and around the world. From left Mark Libby, Dave Bomalaski, Donell Martinez, Jet Glavin, Mary Jane Gilbreath, David Fortune, Breane Martinez (her third), and Brennan Jacobson.