Tommy Neeson’s 2,300 Mile Run to support Ronald McDonald House Charities

On August 27, record setting Virginia Beach runner, Tommy Neeson started his 2,300 mile run or 4 million steps from the Bangor, Maine Ronald McDonald House to the Miami, Florida Ronald McDonald House.  Ten years ago, Neeson’s youngest daughter Randi was diagnosed with a large brain tumor a few weeks before her second birthday. In spite of having the best care in the world, Randi lost the battle against the cancer. Although Randi spent many of her last days in a hospital room, the Neeson family was able to spend a lot of that precious time together at the Ronald McDonald House in New York City. This run was accomplished in honor and memory of his daughter, Randi and to increase awareness for Ronald McDonald Houses – so they will be there for other families like his when they need it the most.

Upon arriving in Maine, Neeson was warmly greeted at the Bangor International Airport and enjoyed a spaghetti dinner at the Bangor House, a BBQ picnic at the Portland House, meals at McDonald’s Restaurants, throwing the first pitch at a Sea Dogs baseball game and the many joggers who came out to run with him along the way.  Also, during his stay there were newspaper articles, TV features and numerous radio interviews.

We would like to thank the following community participants for their thoughtful generosity:
Caring Kids of Cape Elizabeth; Clarion Hotel Portland; Coast 93.1; Cycle Mania; The Copper Heron B&B; Joe Foley; Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites – Augusta; Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites – Brunswick; McDonald’s Restaurants; Carl Miller; Portland Sea Dogs; Rinck Advertising; John Rolfe – Maine Sunday Telegram; and WMTW News 8.

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