Elaine Morris, a PEF member and steward at the State Education Department in Albany, is running the Walt Disney World’s Goofy Challenge next month and is seeking support from her union family! Elaine runs in memory of her running buddy and co-worker Dave Clapp, who lost his battle with leukemia, as well as current PEF member Carrie Williams (DOCCS-Central Office), who is battling a rare blood disorder.
The Goofy Challenge consists of a half marathon (13.1 miles) on January 11, 2025, followed by a marathon (26.2 miles) the very next day!
Morris has challenged herself to raise $5,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and hopes other union siblings will join her team and help her reach her goal. The deadline for donations is within one week of the race.
“I would love to report that I received 100% participation from PEF members in Region 8,” she said. “Can you imagine if every PEF member donated $1? I would not only meet, but exceed my goal.”