tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1762797438051684168.post8020988612545622398..comments2024-03-28T04:13:27.489-06:00Comments on Fast Cory: Must Read: This Guy Is Running Across AmericaCory Reesehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04211348156621152998noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1762797438051684168.post-4917301035745704522015-07-28T05:28:39.469-06:002015-07-28T05:28:39.469-06:00Its more like a tour to a certain place during my ...Its more like a tour to a certain place during my visit to <a href="http://www.bestbustours.com/3-days-from-new-york-to-Niagara-corning-boston-tour.html/" rel="nofollow">bus tour to niagara falls</a> i got to see something similar which was fun and a kind of discovery to me..Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07487057589596106294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1762797438051684168.post-42674673670378384542012-07-08T15:38:54.855-06:002012-07-08T15:38:54.855-06:00Chris is our cousin and we our so proud of him,and...Chris is our cousin and we our so proud of him,and his journey...thank you and your family for being so kind and opening your home and your hearts to him...<3Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1762797438051684168.post-44896037839706515972012-07-01T16:46:50.350-06:002012-07-01T16:46:50.350-06:00how cool! what a wonderful story and how great of ...how cool! what a wonderful story and how great of you and your family to be such gracious hosts!Courtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382432551318810060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1762797438051684168.post-56796652259225521702012-06-30T09:06:55.604-06:002012-06-30T09:06:55.604-06:00Oh wow! This kid graduated from college with me re...Oh wow! This kid graduated from college with me recently. I just wanted to add that he was our class president and a very warm and affable guy. People at school joked about how we could always see him running somewhere, but I had no idea he was this dedicated. That's awesome. Good for you, Chris!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1762797438051684168.post-13526781236591055882012-06-25T14:52:15.725-06:002012-06-25T14:52:15.725-06:00Thank you so much Cory!. I had such a great experi...Thank you so much Cory!. I had such a great experience spending time with you and your family. Thank you everyone else for your, kind words, support, or desire to help, means much more than you know.Chris Praetzelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02830309274977822681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1762797438051684168.post-91957287943411212912012-06-20T11:00:47.546-06:002012-06-20T11:00:47.546-06:00What a neat story!! This hits close to home as my ...What a neat story!! This hits close to home as my big brother is currently on the list awaiting a liver transplant. And I too, am SO grateful to those who are willing to donate! I will be sharing this story, thank you!Amanda Joneshttp://amandandtyler.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1762797438051684168.post-42704943682368074522012-06-19T22:30:12.651-06:002012-06-19T22:30:12.651-06:00That is so cool! What an amazing experience, both...That is so cool! What an amazing experience, both for him and you! No one ever runs through Washington on their cross country tours.Amy @ Run Mom Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01238120528704443654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1762797438051684168.post-12685585036776812222012-06-19T22:26:36.167-06:002012-06-19T22:26:36.167-06:00People like Chris are such an inspiration. I'v...People like Chris are such an inspiration. I've just been reading a book called Running Pink about a woman who ran around Australia to raise money for breast cancer after she had her own battle with it. They are incredible to go and actually do something tough to raise money for a cause they believe in.Charhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13819714901550763235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1762797438051684168.post-202416966040259162012-06-19T22:20:53.397-06:002012-06-19T22:20:53.397-06:00Intermountain Donor Services coordinates all the o...Intermountain Donor Services coordinates all the organ donations in Utah and I've helped them with a few projects in the past. They called a few days before Chris arrived and said "This is right up your alley!" and put me in touch with him. (Thanks Dixie at IDS!)Cory Reesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04211348156621152998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1762797438051684168.post-74593640874271768412012-06-19T20:50:25.017-06:002012-06-19T20:50:25.017-06:00Wow, this guy is so inspirational. How did you kno...Wow, this guy is so inspirational. How did you know he was coming and how did you find him?susettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16091922437671047257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1762797438051684168.post-40115935477555808722012-06-19T20:41:00.903-06:002012-06-19T20:41:00.903-06:00His website has a rough map but I'd check out ...His website has a rough map but I'd check out his Facebook page where you can message him. (http://www.facebook.com/chris.praetzel.1) <br /><br />If you're along the route I'd DEFINITELY recommend getting together with him. He was so thankful for the warm shower, clean bed, and home cooked food. He never asked for anything....very humble and appreciative.Cory Reesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04211348156621152998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1762797438051684168.post-26764742161042484822012-06-19T20:19:44.692-06:002012-06-19T20:19:44.692-06:00This is truly cool! Do you know his route through ...This is truly cool! Do you know his route through CO? He'd be welcome to stay with us. We have a nice cool basement room that's private. (I checked his blog and no info about the route there.)<br /><br />Your daughter's note was really sweet.Terzahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10617301871875902162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1762797438051684168.post-43738928927403146822012-06-19T19:28:32.288-06:002012-06-19T19:28:32.288-06:00What a great inspiration!! Wow. I met Marshall U...What a great inspiration!! Wow. I met Marshall Ulrich (he lives in Idaho Springs, CO and is a friend of our track coach) and he spoke to us about his journey (Supported!!) across America. I just can't imagine...especially unsupported. LOve the note your daughter wrote - what a sweetie!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10174883718651790845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1762797438051684168.post-972859175947039252012-06-19T19:17:01.226-06:002012-06-19T19:17:01.226-06:00That's a really cool story and especially nice...That's a really cool story and especially nice that your daughter wrote such a special note for him. :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03231464198799653331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1762797438051684168.post-91179654002411667952012-06-19T19:08:06.548-06:002012-06-19T19:08:06.548-06:00That's pretty incredible! I love that you wer...That's pretty incredible! I love that you were able to support him in more ways than one. You've got a great family, and Danica's note was awesome!Matthew Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01027593921011160323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1762797438051684168.post-86420955178040595702012-06-19T18:34:07.470-06:002012-06-19T18:34:07.470-06:00I know, I can't imagine trying to sleep during...I know, I can't imagine trying to sleep during the heat of the day and then running during the night (which still doesn't cool down a ton).Cory Reesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04211348156621152998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1762797438051684168.post-50343836843920388152012-06-19T18:31:45.065-06:002012-06-19T18:31:45.065-06:00I don't think he will be going through UT coun...I don't think he will be going through UT county unfortunately. He was heading toward Zion National Park from our house and east toward Denver. <br /><br />I am thankful for people like your brother.Cory Reesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04211348156621152998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1762797438051684168.post-23181614866814272982012-06-19T18:13:48.373-06:002012-06-19T18:13:48.373-06:00WOW! This is simply amazing! I wish nothing but ...WOW! This is simply amazing! I wish nothing but the best for him throughout this journey. You and your family are so kind and your daughter's letter is precious!Christina @ The Athletarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07328839478273608532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1762797438051684168.post-78749699127067849872012-06-19T14:04:49.287-06:002012-06-19T14:04:49.287-06:00Amazing, Amazing, Amazing! This topic is very nea...Amazing, Amazing, Amazing! This topic is very near and dear to my heart as my brother was a donor. People are now living because of his donations and I get chills whenever I think about it.<br /><br />Does he need any support in the UT county area?Rachelle Wardlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05924064419764851273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1762797438051684168.post-51066740893018222542012-06-19T09:45:35.702-06:002012-06-19T09:45:35.702-06:00This is definitely the coolest thing ever. Organ ...This is definitely the coolest thing ever. Organ donation is so important. I wish him all the best. That note from your daughter is so kind.Amyleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08945241087577128023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1762797438051684168.post-67817628451010322052012-06-19T09:35:07.753-06:002012-06-19T09:35:07.753-06:00this is incredible. wow. i really don't have m...this is incredible. wow. i really don't have many words. what an amazing individual. and your family is so full of kind hearts Cory!Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17378429616486417815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1762797438051684168.post-51499418085986168332012-06-19T08:02:58.679-06:002012-06-19T08:02:58.679-06:00Amazing story. It's been so hot, I hope he sta...Amazing story. It's been so hot, I hope he stays healthy and safe out there!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15746127583914380279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1762797438051684168.post-42208504575993987472012-06-19T08:02:22.427-06:002012-06-19T08:02:22.427-06:00Oh geez, Cory. You're making me a bit misty. G...Oh geez, Cory. You're making me a bit misty. GO CHRIS! That is amazing and that note from your daughter is the sweetest thing ever. Gah! I love people!Falonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17840599711110541932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1762797438051684168.post-40631161812331427142012-06-19T07:56:03.571-06:002012-06-19T07:56:03.571-06:00That's a pretty amazing story! And totally aw...That's a pretty amazing story! And totally awesome that you got to meet him and reach out to him the way you did! Your family is terrific! I love the note Danica wrote for him. So sweet!Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17584071206419891364noreply@blogger.com