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People: Mom of 2 Is Running 29 Marathons in a Year, Sometimes with 45-Lb. Mattress on Her Back — Here’s Why

A decade after she was sexually assaulted, Summer Willis is raising money to help survivors — and she’s telling PEOPLE…

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Strength Through Strides: Support Summer Willis Who Is Running 29 Marathons To Raise Money For Victims Of Trauma And Sexual Assault

Aired March 10, 2024:The LA Marathon is Sunday March 17th. SO many incredible people running for so many reasons. This will…

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‘You’re Not Alone’ Strength Through Strides Supports Sexual Assault Survivors with Denim Day Walk

WASHINGTON — These jeans are made for walking, and that’s just what they will do… Wednesday evening is the perfect…

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The News-Gazette: Running To Support Assault Survivors

“If I can make one person feel less lonely, more powerful, it’s a good year,” said Lexington resident Summer Willis,…

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Woman Running 29 Marathons Raising Money, Awareness About Sexual Assault

WINTER PARK, Fla. – Summer Willis is resilient. You’ve got to be resilient to be able to run almost 30…

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KNX Hero: Mother, Survivor, Advocate, Athlete

As a way of healing from the horrific abuse she experienced in college, Summer Willis bravely decided to raise her…

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The News Movement

@thenewsmovement It’s #InternationalWomensDay and #StrengthThroughStrides founder Summer Willis just broke a world record by running a #marathon with a #mattress…

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Summer Willis: Breakfast with Bob 2024

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Mother, Athlete, Rape Survivor, and Hero. Meet Summer Willis, Our KNX Hero of the Week!

Trauma can hold us back in many ways. As a way of healing from a horrific rape while in college,…

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Woman Running 29 Marathons to Uplift Victims of Sexual Abuse

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Charlottesville Marathon runner taking strides towards sexual assault awareness

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) — As hundreds ran the Charlottesville marathon today, for some it may have been their first race,…

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CBS San Antonio

Survivor aims to run 29 marathons within a year to raise sexual abuse awareness

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GIVEAWAY CLOSED! thank you to everyone who entered GIVEAWAY CLOSED! thank you to everyone who entered :) more giveaways to come! Winner is @juls_mcmillan ❤️

I am so excited to announce that I am giving away my FAVORITE jogging stroller, the Bob Wayfinder, to one lucky winner! The company was kind enough to send me a free single jogging stroller, and I want to give it to one of you. Guys, this is the *best* jogging stroller out there. As a mom, how to do I find the time to exercise? By bringing the kids along 😉

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On August 17th, I’ll be attempting to run 79 mil On August 17th, I’ll be attempting to run 79 miles (over 100k) in 24 hours. Every mile is a loop.

This race, I’m asking you to sponsor a mile for $29 for the UCLA Rape Treatment Center. The amazing organization offers an incredible amount of resources including counseling for women, men, and children, training for police/ detectives, community outreach, and more. 

Thank you for your constant support! 

#marathon #marathonrunner #24hourrace #sandiego #mommyrunner #saawareness #reels #reelsvideo
Kicking off this 24-hour endurance run in San Dieg Kicking off this 24-hour endurance run in San Diego with 0 miles, aiming to crush 79 miles—three marathons around a 1-mile loop! 🏃‍♀️ The goal for every runner here: see how far we can push ourselves in 24 hours. Grateful for my incredible support crew keeping me going strong! 💪 
Have a question about 24 hour race? Let me know! 
#UltraRunning #79Miles #SanDiegoEnduranceRun #SupportTeam #marathonrunner
AND WE’RE BACK!!! This year, I started with thr AND WE’RE BACK!!!

This year, I started with three marathons in three days. By far, it was the hardest challenge so far. But now that I’m starting the second half of these races, I’m ready to take things to the next level…SO, this Saturday, I’ve entered a 24 hour race where I’m going to attempt THREE MARATHONS IN THREE DAYS. 

I’m terrified, I’m excited, and I’m definitely ready to push myself to the next level to finish my goal of 29 marathons this year!
#15, let’s go!!!

#marathon #marathonrunner #strengththroughstrides #reels #instagramreels #weekendvibes #viral
The Pefect Day in Monte Carlo 🌞 Drove a Ferrar The Pefect Day in Monte Carlo 🌞

Drove a Ferrari on the Monaco F1 Track 🚘 
Won 💵 at the craps table at the Royal Monte Carlo Casino 🎰 
Flashbacked with my sisters on one of our old Disney favorite movies 🎥 
Got kissed by my sweet Alfred while he told me I looked like a princess. 👑 

What an unforgettable day. 
#monico #f1 #montecarlo #bestvacations
I’ve been dreaming about going to Prague since I I’ve been dreaming about going to Prague since I was a young girl. 📚 

To me, it always seemed to be the most capital R, Romantic place for a heroine to be. With the gothic architecture, oldest astronomical clock, history of a king obsessed with witches (that occasionally show up on the street), gardens with peacocks everywhere, ancient libraries with thousands of first editions, I think my high school self was right- very Romantic.

What I didn’t realize, was how yummy ice cream would be eaten out of chimney cakes, how how I do not like goose liver, and how sweet it would be to have August neighing the whole time we were in a carriage in old town. Prague is definitely a must. 

Where are we off to next?

#prague #europeanadventure #travelmom #travelmoments #pragueclocktower #praguecastle
Had a marvelous time spinning through Budapest 🫶🏼 

Budapest quickly turned into my favorite city in Europe. I was so incredibly enchanted (if you can’t tell).

From the @newyorkcafebudapest , to the fisherman’s bastion at sunset, the porcelain roof tops, and gothic architecture, this city felt like walking into a story book. 

#budapest #newyorkcafe
After two weeks of knowing you, I was already jour After two weeks of knowing you, I was already journaling about wanting to marry you. 

Still Can’t believe my luck to have that dream come true four years ago. 🌞

Happy Anniversary @andrewwillis4186 ❤️
Ti Amo, Milano 🍕 #milano #milan #taylorswift Ti Amo, Milano 🍕

#milano #milan #taylorswift
BRB There’s a 1000 year old bridge in Nesso Ita BRB

There’s a 1000 year old bridge in Nesso Italy that I need to jump off of
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