Monday, October 13, 2008

Author runs Chicago Marathon and raises nearly $700 for CPD Memorial Foundation

Smith (in blue top) passes the 14-mile mark at the Chicago Marathon.


On the Job author Daniel P. Smith hit 26.2 miles of Chicago's streets on Sunday, October 12, 2008 in honor of Chicago's fallen officers. Smith joined thousands of runners from throughout the globe to tackle the Bank of America Chicago Marathon and in the process raised nearly $700 for the Chicago Police Department Memorial Foundation.


Smith finished in a time of 3 hours 21 minutes, which placed him among the event's top 1400 finishers. Though hoping to qualify for the Boston Marathon by recording a time under 3:11, Smith battled heat that reached into the 80s. Though pleased with his effort, Smith was even happier with his fundraising efforts.


"I'm thankful that so many family, friends, and colleagues saw the CPD Memorial Foundation as a cause worthy of their support," Smith said following the race.

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