Memphians Run Tonight To Show Love And Support For Boston

If you're like us, you've been glued to the news this week, what with the terrorist attack on Boston, the plant explosion in Texas, the firefight/manhunt at MIT last night, the fact that one or more suspects are still on the run and Boston is currently on lockdown...as The Onion said, "Jesus, This Week."

Here is a way you can give back, though, and it's especially geared toward those of you who are runners. Tonight, show up at Overton Park at 6:15 for the Run To Honor Boston. From their Facebook page:

RUN TO HONOR BOSTON
FRIDAY NIGHT APRIL 19, 6:15 PM
OVERTON PARK
RAINBOW LAKE PAVILION
We will be running approximately 2.62 miles through Overton Park to honor those affected by the tragedy at Boston. The walk/run will begin and end at the Rainbow Lake Pavilion. A celebration of Boston Running Party to be held at Slider Inn to follow with music by the Michael Brothers Band (yes they all run!!!) and The Thrown Together Band! We will be presenting the 2013 “Cody -Sax” Awards to the top male and female Memphis area finishers in at Boston this year at the party.
Special LOVE BOSTON RUN shirts will be available for Donation. All profit goes to The One Fund. All donations will go to the ONE FUND.

Awesome!

Yes, it is cold outside, but you are runners and you do not care. Go run tonight, or just go and support them!

And if you're already planning to go to the Broad Avenue Spring Art Walk like we are (Effin' Memphis editor does not run), go ahead and click on the One Fund link above and make a donation, 'kay? Every little bit helps. Thanks!