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Literary Lunch with Jamie SummerlinOn Thursday, May 23, the West Library Commission State Library Services will host ultra-marathoner and Marine Corps veteran Jamie Summerlin for a Literary Lunch presentation of his book Freedom Run: A 100-Day, 3,452-Mile Journey Across American to Benefit Wounded Veterans. Mr. Summerlin, a Morgantown resident from Burnsville, West Virginia, will have copies of his book available to purchases and will sign copies. Literary Lunch is a noon event and is free and open to the public.
Freedom Run tells of Summerlin?s 2012 transcontinental run across America and the heartfelt stories of courage and determination from the U.S. veterans he met along the way. With light humor and great emotion, Summerlin provides the many elements involved in preparing for and accomplishing his journey, as well as some of the milestones and people who shared the experience with him. While many have attempted to run across the country, few have completed it. Mr. Summerlin became the 48th person known to have finished a true coast-to-coast-run in America. Mr. Summerlin had another motivation for making his way across the county on foot. As a veteran, he wanted to recognize the men and women who defend our country. Mr. Summerlin captured the attention of individual and corporate sponsors to raise money for the Wounded Warrior Projectand other veteran-based charitable organizations during his run. Date/Time: 05/23/2013 12:00 PM Contact Information
Heather Campbell-Shock (304) 558-2045 [email protected] Event Documents and Links:
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West Virginia Library Commission 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Culture Center, Building 9 Charleston, WV 25305 |
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At the young age of 39, I took on the greatest challenge of my life, an effort that pushed me both mentally and physically like I had never been challenged before. I completed a 3452 mile 100 day run across America, capped off with a 100 mile finish from Annapolis MD to Rehoboth Beach DE in under 24 hours, all to raise awareness and money in support of the men and women I consider my heroes, those that have worn and now wear the US Military’s uniform.
My book, “Freedom Run”, was released in April of 2013, detailing my journey to honor those who have bravely served, and describes the life-changing events of my run across America. MORE>
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