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2021 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend

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Sarah Zuk

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June 16th was the 2021 Disney Princess Half Marathon registration day. I did not register. I decided that I I would fundraise my entry again like I did for the 2018 race and retell my running story for those that may not know it. 

The year 2017 started out with a life changing event for me and I had Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy, “VSG” for short. If you are not familiar with this procedure, it’s where a surgeon removes a large portion of my stomach to limit the amount of food I can eat by making me feel full after small amounts. You are probably wondering “Sarah, why did you have this surgery”.

I feel like my weight always held me back or made me feel self conscious. I never really felt confident about the way I looked on the outside. I remember once when I was younger around 12 years old, my step-mom’s mom asked me, “Is your mom heavy? How did you get so big.” I believe that is when I realized I was different from everyone else. Growing up, there would always be comments about my size but I still felt loved that I didn’t worry about it.

As I got older, I realized how much this weight was holding me back. I wanted to be active, wear smaller clothes, and ultimately, I didn’t want to get diagnosed with a major health issue. I took preventative measures and decided that bariatric surgery is for me.

While recovering from surgery, I was reflecting on the journey to the surgery and what is to come. I have always enjoyed walking and jogging with a good playlist so why not put my two favorite things together: running and Disney. That is how I decided to run in the 2018 Disney Princess Half Marathon.

When I crossed the finish line in 2018 after 13.1 miles I couldn’t hold in the tears. Something that seemed impossible was done! I knew from that moment on that I would be running the Disney Princess Half Marathon every year and maintaining my active lifestyle! 

This year I decided to run for Dragon Master Foundation. They are a non-profit organization that is data focused in finding a cure for cancer through collaboration and innovation.  I am super proud to be part of this this charitable running team and their mission and goals. 

I want to thank you for taking the time to read about my personal story and supporting me. Any contribution would mean so much to me and truly make a difference for Dragon Master Foundation. 

In best health, Sarah ❤️

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2021 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend

Thu, Feb 18 9:00 AM – Sun, Feb 21 1:01 PM EST

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Add to Calendar 2021-02-18 09:00:36 2021-02-21 13:01:00 America/New_York 2021 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend Thank you for supporting cancer patients by joining Team Fired Up. By submitting your registration, you are agreeing to to Dragon Master Foundation's fundraising terms and understand that this is a serious commitment. Entry fees for all races are based on registration date, are non-refundable and does not count toward your fundraising total. We will also have fun contests for hitting your fundraising goals, and top fundraisers will be eligible for additional prizes! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to [email protected]. *All fundraisers will be required to raise more than the traditional bib cost for the race before their runDisney registration link is issued. Registering on our site holds your run spot while you fundraise. If 50% of the fundraising goal is not reached 60 days prior to the race, and 100% of the fundraising goal is not met 30 days prior to the race, you risk forfeiting your bib. To make arrangements for fundraising during the aforementioned 30-60 day window and/or request an extension, contact [email protected]. Runners may also pay their full goal price in lieu of fundraising. We will send runDisney registration links once goals have been met as described above AND the links have been released to us by runDisney. Walt Disney World Resort<br> Orlando, FL, USA

Thank you for supporting cancer patients by joining Team Fired Up. By submitting your registration, you are agreeing to to Dragon Master Foundation's fundraising terms and understand that this is a serious commitment. Entry fees for all races are based on registration date, are non-refundable and does not count toward your fundraising total. We will also have fun contests for hitting your fundraising goals, and top fundraisers will be eligible for additional prizes! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to [email protected]. *All fundraisers will be required to raise more than the traditional bib cost for the race before their runDisney registration link is issued. Registering on our site holds your run spot while you fundraise. If 50% of the fundraising goal is not reached 60 days prior to the race, and 100% of the fundraising goal is not met 30 days prior to the race, you risk forfeiting your bib. To make arrangements for fundraising during the aforementioned 30-60 day window and/or request an extension, contact [email protected]. Runners may also pay their full goal price in lieu of fundraising. We will send runDisney registration links once goals have been met as described above AND the links have been released to us by runDisney.

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