Boston Marathon survivor to speak at Sneaker Soiree to support Girls on the Run

Girls on the Run serving Dubois County will host it’s Inaugural Sneaker Soiree on Friday, November 11, 2016 at KlubHaus 61 beginning at 6 p.m.

The evening, which encourages attendees to wear their sneakers in support of Girls on the Run will include cocktails, dinner and dancing to celebrate their success and secure their future.

The night will culminate with the journey of Patrick Downes a survivor of the Boston Marathon Bombing that occurred in 2013.

He and his wife Jessica were injured when the bomb went off at the finish line of the Boston Marathon. The young athletic couple weren’t participants, but like many Bostonians and tourists who join in the celebratory event, the two were enjoying the race near the finish line when the bombs went off.

Both lost their left leg below the knee and Jessica also sustained extensive injuries to her right foot.

Patrick returned to become a 2016 Finisher of the Boston Marathon.

Doors open at 6 p.m. followed by Dinner at 7 p.m., GOTR Coach Lori Lehane will introduce Patrick Downes at 7:30 p.m. and Dancing begins at 8 p.m.

Space is limited, so reserve your tickets today by visiting the Girls on the Run website at www.gotrswin.org.  Click on the Sneaker Soiree on the rotating banner to register by Nov. 4th. Registration is open to the public. Please contact Sarah Leonard at 812-556-5262 for more information or questions.

Proceeds benefit Girls on the Run serving Dubois County. Girls on the Run, an international non-profit, is a positive youth development program designed for girls in 3rd-5th grade. For more information about Girls on the Run and our upcoming Spring 2017 season visit http://www.gotrswin.org. Registration begins soon and more details will be provided.