The most inspiring video you will ever watch!

*This is a repost of a video that a friend of mine made. He posted it to a car website to inspire the members there. I wanted others to see the video so that they too could be inspired. For all those wondering, Julia is still alive and Roger continues to run for her sake. So this isnt a video about sadness, it one of the human spirit and what it can accomplish.*

In 2008, Roger set out on a quest to lose weight, get healthy and eventually run in the Boston Marathon. But not just for himself, for his niece who was born with Cystic Fibrosis. His goal was to raise awareness for Cystic Fibrosis, along with raising money for research into the treatment and cure of this heartbreaking disease. This video highlights his incredible journey at age 47, from obesity to accomplished marathon runner.

Roger is a humble man, and continues to run marathons to this day to raise money for CF research. He works tirelessly to spread the message that you can accomplish anything you set your mind to do.

On November 6, 2011 Roger ran the New York City Marathon. It was his 12th marathon in the 2.5 years since he ran the 2009 Boston Marathon.

If you would like to read more or donate to the CFF (Cystic Fibrosis Foundation), you can browse to www.rfme.org and read more about both Roger and CF.

As a personal note, I watch this video constantly when I need some positive motivation. It is my desire and his that this video reaches as many people as possible. For those that need the help, and ultimately, those who can donate. We can find a cure for CF. This is a dreamed shared by everyone. Please pass this video along. Every penny I get from the viewing of this video, will be donated to the CFF.

To watch Rogers other video, you can follow this link, where he discusses his journey: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_qufo...


~Nuki

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[RunningForMyExistnce]

Julia is now 14, and with little doubt, appreciates every precious day of life much more than you. She, like everyone with CF, faces the "complications" of this disease every day but it does not define her life.

This video does not "gloss over lifes harsh reality" but to the contrary, brings it to light and shows that if you truly want to change your life for the better you can. CF research will continue to extend Julia's life and until the day I die, will continue to do all I can to help.

[Jesus Lopez]

My COMPLETE RESPECT to You Sir! Best Regards!

[Sven3xs]

You're both beautiful.

Run on my brother..Run on.

Shalom Aleichem

[Matthew DJdigitalRhythm]

You're truly an inspiration and a great father. You have my full respect, may god bless you and your family!

[frankanizer]

Wow! What a hero!! Greetings from Holland

[blah1269]

I have had cancer, I know the feeling of how precious life is. I wish I could share my health with her. I love this video, you're trying to save her life but she also saved yours. Great job to both of you.

[Mandy Marten]

God bless you :)

[Darrell Hill]

WOW !!!!

[quinnpeekeekoot]

May God bless you and keep your hearts. Unconditional love!

[BLUEWHITEBLUEWHITEBL]

Just amazing, start to finish! My warmest regards,and well wishes to the both of you! Congrats to the both of you for all your accomplishments

[Goldenfish366]

You are amazing!!!!! By the way I am doing the track at my high school I weight 130 pounds and my goal is to lose 10 pounds