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Multiple Sclerosis Patient Runs 160 Miles Across Nebraska in Corn Costume

WPLG Local 10July 7, 20251 min385 views
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Derek's 160-Mile Run for MS Awareness

  • πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ Derek Stefureac, diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) at 39, ran 160 miles across Nebraska.
  • 🎯 The run was part of the MS Run the US ultra relay, aiming to raise awareness and research funding for MS.
  • 🌽 Derek notably completed his 160-mile stretch while wearing a corn costume.

Purpose and Impact of the Run

  • πŸ’‘ Derek has been running for 11 years to manage his own MS, but this run was specifically for others living with the disease.
  • ✨ He described feeling like he was "running on clouds" and that the purpose of the run gave him "wind under his wings."
  • 🀝 The MS Run the US relay spans over 3,200 miles from California to New York City, with participants running segments to support research.
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