The Runner
Linda Quirk is running the world to raise money and awareness for Caron Treatment Centers, the drug and alcohol treatment community that helped her stepdaughter reclaim her life. In addition, Linda hopes her story encourages a national dialogue about drug and alcohol recovery while inspiring everyone to dream big.
about caron treatment centers. >2008: Seven Marathons on Seven Continents
In 2008, Linda Quirk set out to run a marathon on each of the planet’s seven continents in hopes of raising one million dollars for Caron. She kicked off her mission with the Boston Marathon, then went on to run The Great Wall of China, Kenya (Safaricom), Easter Island, Reykjavik, Melbourne and the freezing glaciers of Antarctica.
After fighting for the spotlight during a historic election, record-breaking Olympics and one of the worst economic declines in our nation’s history, Linda was able to raise a little over $294,000 for Caron’s scholarship fund – which will help put more than 20 people through Caron’s innovative care.
Learn more about Linda’s original Run7on7 mission. >2009 & Beyond
At 56-years old, Linda Quirk is sticking to her word of trying to raise one million dollars for Caron and has already begun to train for the most incredible mission of her life - to attempt to be the first woman to complete the 4 Deserts in under a year.
So keep visiting run7on7.com to read Linda's blogs, watch her videos, make donations, and to get updates on Linda's historic mission.
Learn more about the 4 Deserts mission. >