Rotarian Michael Knecht shares his marathon experience. Photo by Felicia Mycyk
advertisement Two Ambridge Rotary members recently helped raise nearly $3,000 for the the End Polio Now campaign.
Barbara and Michael Knecht participated Nov. 9 in the third annual Indiana First Bank Veteran's Marathon in Black Lick, Pa.
The couple's run helped Ambridge Rotary promote awareness and raised $914.40 locally for the End Polio Now Campaign, a world-wide campaign mounted by Rotary International to eradicate the polio disease. When the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation match is applied, the total raised will be $2,743.20.
Barbara Knecht finished the half marathon at 3:07:09 and Michael Knecht finished the full marathon at 4:46.32.
Advertisement Barbara said she was happy to have met her goals for the race. Karla Spinelli came closest to guessing Barbara’s time of 3:09.07 and Barbara donated a matching check in Karla’s name to the Rotary Foundation.
Michael Knecht also spoke about his marathon experience and the goals he set for himself.
Fritz Retsch came closest to guessing Michael’s time and Michael donated a matching check in Fritz’s name. A total of $914 was donated and with a Bill and Melinda Gates match of $2 for every $1, a total of $2,743 was raised.
Michael Knecht also spoke about his marathon experience and the goals he set for himself.
Fritz Retsch came closest to guessing Michael’s time and Michael donated a matching check in Fritz’s name. A total of $914 was donated and with a Bill and Melinda Gates match of $2 for every $1, a total of $2,743 was raised.
Ambridge Rotarians Barbara and Michael Knecht are pictured before the marathon. Photo submitted.
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