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Braving the elements Conifer man says walking 38 miles is a small price to pay to help Make-a-Wish kids BY DEB HURLEY BROBST DBROBST@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Aaron Jarrett walked 38.2 miles through the night on Dec. 23, and while the feat may seem crazy, he says it’s all for Make-a-Wish Colorado. Jarrett braved zero-degree temperatures and high winds for 12 hours — still, it’s all about Make-a-Wish Colorado. Jarrett carried a 30-pound pack and powered through pain throughout the walk — to help Make-a-Wish Colorado. Jarrett, 54, of Conifer has made it a mission to raise money for the
nonprofit for 30 years because the foundation grants wishes to terminally ill children. “I just like their mission and what they do,” Jarrett said. “Life stops for families that have a kid who becomes ill. We have four healthy kids. I can’t imagine that happening to my family.” His walk is raising money to send Thomas, a 6-year-old from Gunnison who has a brain tumor, to Jurassic Park at Universal Studios and to get 7-year-old Declan from Cañon City, who suffers from a rare disease, an above-ground swimming pool. Jarrett has been rucking — walking with a weighted pack — using it as a way to raise awareness and money for Make-a-Wish Colorado. An Army veteran, he brings along friends and his kids to join in the challenge. Last year, he and his oldest son did a marathon in Pueblo for Make-aWish, raising almost $10,000. Jarrett finished 19 miles while carrying 100
pounds. What’s next for Aaron Jarrett? He’s contemplating a 100-mile ruck walk — to benefit Make-a-Wish Colorado.
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WANT TO HELP? Aaron Jarrett has set a goal of raising $15,000, and donations are being accepted until Jan. 8. To donate to Jarrett’s Believe in Wish Magic fundraising effort, visit BelieveinWishMagic.com.
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From left, Layne Jarrett, Aaron Jarrett and Eric Hubbard at dusk on Dec. 23. They had already walked about 25 miles on their quest to walk 50 miles to bring awareness to COURTESY PHOTO Make-a-Wish Colorado and inspire people to donate.
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