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WCNC-TV
Woman running blindfolded in Charlotte marathon in honor of her sister
Not only is Laura running 13.1 miles just five weeks after giving birth, but she also's running blindfolded to honor the memory of her sister, Taylor King, who died five weeks ago. Taylor battled a rare genetic condition called Batten disease.
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MSN
Woman running blindfolded in Charlotte marathon in honor of her sister
On Saturday morning, thousands will bundle up and brave the cool temps to run the 14th annual Charlotte Marathon. Among those running is Laura King Edwards. She's not new to the marathon, but she is a brand new mom to a baby boy.
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WBTV News
Woman to run Charlotte marathon blindfolded
New mom Laura King Edwards will run the Charlotte Half Marathon blindfolded for her sister, Taylor.
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WBTV News
Charlotte mom (newborn!) to run Charlotte 1/2 marathon BLINDFOLDED
Laura Edwards is a Rockstar. This Charlotte woman ran a half-marathon BLINDFOLDED back in 2013. She’s about to do so again November 3rd in Charlotte’s Half-Marathon. Think about that. Cloth around your eyes for 13.1 miles.
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Novant Health Charlotte Marathon
Why I’m Running the Charlotte Half Marathon Blindfolded
A lifelong soccer player, I’d always run for fitness. But watching my blind sister cross the finish line of her first 5K race on a cold morning, putting an exclamation point on the team’s fall season, had a profound impact on me.