Rhode Island - Proposed Route

Alright friends, here is an overall view of our proposed route for the February 27th Run for Relief across Rhode Island.  Being such a small state, we wanted to choose a path that was both long enough to keep us out for a day and also to include as much of the state's variety as possible.  The result?  Lighthouses, ocean-side running, and a direct line through Providence.  Should be a good day on the road!

This route clocks in at almost exactly 52 miles, but might be lengthened upon closer examination of our path through the Providence area.  We are extremely excited about this run and many more to come.  Stay tuned for more as we get our act together and prepare for this initial adventure.  Thanks for looking!

-- Robert Rives, January 13th 2012

Welcome!

Hello all!  Welcome to Runs for Relief, a brand-new project that aims to do the following:

• Raise awareness of Psoriasis, a chronic skin and arthritic condition that affects nearly 3% of the entire population of our planet.
• Raise funds for foundations that support psoriasis-related research, such as the International Federation of Psoriasis Associations (IPFA) and the National Psoriasis Foundation here in the U.S.A.
• Accomplish these goals while tackling all-day adventure runs across various U.S. states!

Starting small, the first of these runs will take place in Rhode Island on February 27th.  With the support of the National Psoriasis Foundation, we hope to wear their logo and serve as ambassadors on behalf of the organization as we complete this 50-60 mile run in one day.

This project is currently being spearheaded by two alumni of UNC-Asheville, Jon Harrison and Rob Rives.  We are two of the nearly 7.5 million Americans who suffer from various types of psoriasis.  It is our aim to inspire, both those afflicted and un-afflicted by psoriasis, and show that much can be accomplished despite the effects of this disease.  Support for this project in any way is greatly appreciated, and we would love for you to join us on our runs!  More information to come soon.  In the meantime, here are some links to websites dedicated to psoriasis research:

http://www.psoriasis.org/
http://www.ifpa-pso.org/
http://www.everydayhealth.com/blog/itch-to-beat-psoriasis/category/psoriasis-research/

And, you can contact us at runsforrelief@gmail.com

-- Robert Rives, January 11th, 2012