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The race to beat Parkinsons disease
5K race to benefit foundation on behalf of stricken runner
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Chris Gaunt has more than 20 Peachtree Road Races under his belt. Unfortunately, the dedicated runner’s passion was cut short by Parkinson’s disease. His church has decided to hold an inaugural 5K race in his honor to raise money for research.
There’s something magical about that moment when rubber soles meet asphalt pavement. It’s a thrill that’s close to indescribable for many running enthusiasts like Chris Gaunt. “A friend of mine gave me the entry for the Peachtree Road Race (in Atlanta) in 1983,” recalls Gaunt, a Hall County resident.