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Westfield Teen to run for charity in the NYC Marathon

My name is Andy Fromm and I am running in the New York City Marathon on November 3rd.  I am running with team R4V (Racing for Veterans).  I want to do something for the men and women who have made such incredible sacrifices so that I may live free - and because I want to do everything to assist in their rehabilitation and reintegration. Since October 2001, over two million U.S. troops have deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. The men and women serving in these wars are returning to their loved ones forever changed.

The Westfield Running Company located at 123 Quimby Street in downtown Westfield will be donating 10% of all sales on August 16th, 17th and 18th.  It’s great time to buy new running shoes!  Please consider shopping as it will help wounded Veterans.

For more info on this charity and other ways to donate, please visit the following website:

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Thank you for all your support as I run my first marathon and honor our Veterans,

Andy Fromm

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