personal experience
An Inspiring Girl on the Run and Family
Posted 12/30/2015 | personal experienceBy Melanie and Anna Bilskemper Anna Grace is 10 1/2 years old. She has a rare genetic mutation called Rett Syndrome. Rett Syndrome makes her unable to use her muscles purposefully on her own. Since Anna is unable to speak, she uses...
Read MoreMy Journey to 100 Miles
Posted 8/4/2026 | personal experienceby Kelly Teeselink, Girls on the Run of Eastern Iowa board member and coach at Horn Elementary in Iowa City for 7 seasons Last week, I ran my first 100-mile race. I still really haven’t wrapped my head around this...
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