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Illinois Mom Runs 50 Miles To Collect Food For Needy Families

First Posted: 10/26/11 01:58 PM ET Updated: 10/26/11 01:58 PM ET

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Pam Erickson

Oak Forest Patch:

Pam Erickson is "just that competitive."

She once ran a 50-mile trail race in Michigan, during which the man running beside her mentioned he had solicited food donations from supporters prior to the race to donate to a local food pantry. He had collected 3,000 items.

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Pam Erickson is "just that competitive." She once ran a 50-mile trail race in Michigan, during which the man running beside her mentioned he had solicited food donations from supporters prior to the ...
Pam Erickson is "just that competitive." She once ran a 50-mile trail race in Michigan, during which the man running beside her mentioned he had solicited food donations from supporters prior to the ...
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CubfanBudman
He Ain't Heavy, He's my Brother
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11:48 PM on 10/26/2011
She should have drove. Jeez
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bioShell
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11:10 PM on 10/26/2011
I wonder how much could I collect with half a mile, ok one mile.
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DoctorWhoDat
Why did I land on this planet?
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09:22 PM on 10/26/2011
Classy Lady! I bet Fox and Friends will say something about her abandoning her children to run for the needy.
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lotusgirl
Turned off the TV and stepped out of the Matrix
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08:57 PM on 10/26/2011
I just love her. Jeez, I'm trying to get up to running 2 miles! When I get some mileage under my belt, I'm going to solicit donations like her. This is a great idea!
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