'Hunk' runs to benefit sick kids
He'll run 100 miles from Greensboro to Mooresville in 24 hrs.
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The Hunk of Brawley School Road has turned his passion for running to another cause: He hopes to run 100 miles in 24 hours this weekend to raise money for a nonprofit that helps families of children with cancer.
His inspiration? Nilsa Maldonado of Mooresville, a mother of two and former teacher who has terminal cancer.
"It is something I felt in my heart that I had to do," Richard Lima said.
Lima's story first appeared in the Observer on July 3 ("The Hunk of Brawley School Road"). He's a fashion model who commutes from Mooresville to New York City and other places. He became known locally by running along Brawley School Road to and from a part-time job.
Lima said he met Maldonado after he raised $2,000 for the Mooresville Soup Kitchen by running. He suggested a run in her honor, too, and she asked that money raised go to The Sandbox (whatsinyoursandbox.org ). The nonprofit helps patients of Levine Children's Hospital and their families.
Lima will start running Friday afternoon in Greensboro from Directions USA, an agency that represents him, and finish around noon Saturday at Lowe's YMCA in Mooresville.
"I'm excited," he said. "I love pushing myself. It's a mental and physical challenge, and I thrive on that. And it's for a good cause."
Details: www.facebook .com/Miles4Hope
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