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The story behind the Mercedes Marathon and its partnership with the Service Guild and The Bell Center goes back to 1992. That was the year that Paul and Cinna Sotherland welcomed their baby boy into the family and named him Matt. But Matt’s entry into the world was not an easy one.
Born with Down Syndrome, Matt also had the heart defect that often accompanies the diagnosis. He required open heart surgery, and the whole idea of their baby boy undergoing such major surgery naturally frightened his parents.
Read the full story and learn more about our BellRunners program.
Save the date for the 24th Annual Guild Gala. For more details, click here.
Sign up today to become a BellRunner (formerly the Partners in Training program). For more details, click here.
For more than 20 years, The Bell Center for Early Intervention Programs has provided treatment for children with special needs through its therapy programs. The program has provided dramatic results for the more than 600 children who have participated since its inception.
Watch and learn more about the Service Guild and the Bell Center partnership.