Meet TMP's Stephanie Carter

Stephanie has raised $635 of a $600 goal.

 

Stephanie Carter

Stephanie will be participating in the following for 2022:

Let's Roll Hero Run
Date: January 14-16, 2022
Location: MarineParents.com Virtual Event

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Honor Veteran Patients Run
Date: February 11-14, 2022
Location: MarineParents.com Virtual Event

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Rosie the Riveter Run
Date: March 18-20, 2022
Location: MarineParents.com Virtual Event

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Military Child Run
Date: April 15-17, 2022
Location: MarineParents.com Virtual Event

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Military Appreciation Run
Date: May 27-30, 2022
Location: MarineParents.com Virtual Event

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PTSD Awareness Run
Date: June 24-26, 2022
Location: MarineParents.com Virtual Event

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Dale Larson's Challenge
Date: July 22-24, 2022
Location: MarineParents.com Virtual Event

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Semper Gumby Run
Date: August 26-28, 2022
Location: MarineParents.com Virtual Event

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Gold Star Honor Run
Date: September 24-26, 2022
Location: MarineParents.com Virtual Event

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Honor Veterans Run
Date: November 11-13, 2022
Location: MarineParents.com Virtual Event

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Wrap It Up 2022 Run
Date: December 9-11, 2022
Location: MarineParents.com Virtual Event

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I hate running…I always have. I couldn’t run more than 100 feet without feeling like I was going to keel over! I’ve always been somewhat athletic – volleyball, hike, hunt…but NEVER would you catch me running. My younger brother passed away in 2014. I needed something for me that I could work into my full-time mom and full-time job schedule. So, I started to run.

Since that time, I have ran many 5Ks, a 13K, and even ran with my mom, aunt, and cousin in the Kentucky Derby relay marathon. I love running. It is my “me time” and helps me both mentally and physically. I still play volleyball, do HIIT workouts, hunt, and just recently started taking Krav Maga classes. But running is my quiet!

I will be married 25 years this July and we have 3 boys – Sam, Gabe, and Cal (the youngest). I am a geologist and work in the mining industry.

Our son Gabe has always wanted to be in the military for the sole purpose of serving his country and doing his part. He shipped out in October 2021, graduated from boot camp at MCRD, and is currently in the ITB. He has inspired all of us to do better and be better. We are all so proud to be part of this journey and his service has just brought our whole family closer together – especially the brothers!

My best friend and I plan to run each virtual Marine Parents monthly race in honor of my son and his fellow Marines. So far, I have only signed up for the 5Ks, but by the end of the year, I am hoping to work up to the 10K with a good time! Thank you for this opportunity to do my part and raise money for an amazing organization!