Boston Marathon 2011: Chuck's Story

"Send Chuck to Boston" is a concept that my best friend Drew Gennuso and I have been discussing over the past few months. We both agreed that what I'm currently experiencing is something special and we needed to figure out a way to tell my story and the experience of being a part of The Hoyt Foundation. We decided that we would shoot video of what I experience on a daily basis a charity runner for the 2011 Boston Marathon. The videos will capture footage of my daily schedule of work, training, fundraising, and personal interview dialogue. We hope to spread the Hoyt's message of "Yes You Can" and raise awareness for not only the Hoyt Foundation, but all non-profits that exist today. Another goal we aim to achieve, is to inspire individuals who are seeking motivation to attempt, try, and accomplish whatever they put their mind and heart into.
The Hoyt's message of, "Yes You Can!", are words that resonate for me today as person with a disorder. Their message instills hope, provides strength, and inspiration for people to believe in. I am truly grateful and honored to represent, raise awareness, and run the 2011 Boston Marathon with Team Hoyt and The Hoyt Foundation.
Stay tuned for footage of "Send Chuck to Boston", the road to the 2011 Boston Marathon!

This once in a lifetime opportunity came true for me after my application and essay was accepted this past Fall, 2010. I had been officially selected as one of twenty runners that will represent the Hoyt Foundation and Team Hoyt in the race in Boston. I learned about Team Hoyt and the Hoyt Foundation from Doug and Aisling Gilliland this past June. I had the opportunity to coach their son Ronan's lacrosse team (Adrenaline lacrosse Carmel Valley Wildcats Boy's 5th/6th grade team), and they sent me an email with information about Team Hoyt and the Hoyt Foundation. The first time I viewed the website and read the About Team Hoyt section of the site, I was simply blown away by the story! I realized this was a truly inspirational story; a story of courage and perseverance of a father and son who set out to accomplish a goal together and not only achieved their goal, but brought it to an unimaginable level.

I was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder in August of 2010. This diagnosis was a surprise to me, my family, friends, and colleagues at work. Since my diagnosis I have come to accept and take responsibility for my mental health disorder that I'm learning to live with on a daily basis. During my hospitalization the possibility of running for the Hoyt Foundation was something that was a positive that kept me motivated during that difficult time.

To view my Firstgiving Fundraising site click here: http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/chuck-wagner-1/chuck_wagner

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