I rejoice every time I see another podiatrist doing great things in their communities. I was so excited when I read an article about one of my colleagues, a fellow sports medicine podiatrist and Ironman triathlete, who raised money for muscular dystrophy by carrying one of his patients, a local 10-year-old boy with MD, for an entire sprint triathlon last weekend.
We have all been inspired by Dick and Rick Hoyt's many adventures in marathon running and triathlon; but to carry another person while competing is actually an extrememly difficult task. Paul Sommer, DPM, a podiatrist in Valparaiso, Indiana, found this out when, after finishing the Valparaiso triathlon last weekend, he was rushed to the emergency room with shortness of breath and a rapid heart beat. Luckily he was OK after his escapade! He did manage to raise over $6000 to help a little boy named Kyle put wheelchair ramps on his home.
If you would like to help Dr Sommer in his fight to help families affected by muscular dystrophy, click here.
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