For my 62nd birthday, I'm doing something I've never done before: participating in an organized race.

I signed up for the 8K during Philadelphia Marathon Weekend, and I'll be walking the nearly five-mile course using my white cane. I explain what convinced me I could do it, why my biggest concern isn't my legs but my cane hand, and why finishing matters much more to me than my time.

I'm also raising money for the National Federation of the Blind. If you'd like to support my 8K, visit https://www.david8k.com/.

I also share an update on Ziggy. After finishing chemotherapy and then dealing with an intestinal blockage, he's finally starting to act like his lunatic self again.

Top Takeaways

• I'm participating in my first organized race on my 62nd birthday.
• I'll walk the Philadelphia Marathon Weekend 8K using my white cane.
• My biggest physical concern is keeping my cane hand working for nearly five miles.
• I'm raising money for the National Federation of the Blind through david8k.com.
• Ziggy is in remission and showing encouraging signs of getting back to his old self.

What You'll Learn

• What made me believe I could handle an 8K.
• Why walking thousands of daily steps isn't the same as walking a race course blind.
• The accessibility challenge I'm anticipating with my white cane.
• How a conversation at Wills Eye turned into an unexpected sponsorship.
• Why Ziggy's recent behavior has given us some much-needed encouragement.

Connect With Me

Website: https://www.iCantCU.com/302

Social media: @davidbenj

Email: iCantCUPodcast@gmail.com

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