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Carrie Siu Butt, Running against Dystonia

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Welcome. Learn about my journey with Dystonia.

 

Why I Run

Carrie Siu Butt ( Fall 2001, Stanford GSB Application Essay): ” I still daydream about running a marathon and hope that one day they will find a cure for Dystonia.  What matters most? I want to win this fight.  I want to destroy this monster that has attacked my body.  And if I don’t so…

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Dystonia

About Dystonia Dystonia is a neurological movement disorder characterized by involuntary muscle contractions, which force certain parts of the body into abnormal, sometimes painful, movements or postures. Dystonia can affect any part of the body including the arms and legs, trunk, neck, eyelids, face, or vocal cords. An estimated 500,000 Americans suffer from Dystonia, the…

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NYC Marathon 2018

I never in my wildest dreams thought I would be writing this post.  I am a NYC marathon finisher!  Words can’t describe what an honor it is to be a part of this hard working alum base.  I deserve to be here.  I owned every step of those 26.2 miles.  My training wasn’t perfect.  I…

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