Pete's Run

"It all began because one individual in our Mosaic school-aged summer program negotiated with Pete. Pete was encouraging him to go down the slide at the park. This was a skill that the individual was just not comfortable with yet. Finally, the young man was willing to do it after Pete said "What will it take for you to do it?" The young man responded "Run," and so Pete did..."

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Pete Mackie, after finishing his third half-marathon to raise funds for Mosaic
Thanks

The 3rd Annual Mosaic "Dream the I'm Possible Dream" concluded on Saturday, January 7th with a walk to benefit Mosaic in Central Nebraska's summer recreation program, which provides summer recreation opportunities to clients in Grand Island, Hastings and York. The walk was held at the Imperial Mall in Hastings with a great turnout of more than 75 people participating. We were blessed with a beautiful sunny day which allowed people to come from as far away as York, Nebraska to be a part of the fun and exercise. The walk in Hastings coincided with Pete Mackie running the half-marathon at Walt Disney World and Epcot Center to benefit Mosaic and the summer recreation program.


Pete has been a staff member as Mosaic in Central Nebraska for over 11 years. He and Sandi, his wife of 44 years, have been host home parents, foster parents, and cared for other teens, for most of their marriage. Pete started the race at 5:50 a.m. and finished with a time of 3:07:44. After spending a few hours recuperating, Pete called to check in at the walk being held in Hastings and to let us know his race results. Pete said, "Well, Minnie Mouse didn't have to resuscitate me!" Pete also said that even though his time wasn't as good as the year before, he was still happy with it and was thankful to be able to take part in the run.


We would like to thank Pete and his wife Sandi for their continued support and dedication to Mosaic and the people we serve. By partnering with Pete and Sandi, we have been able to raise over $3,000 dollars this year for the summer recreation program. We would also like to thank the following sponsors:


James Kindig

Pizza Hut in Hastings

Steven and Barbara Dreher

Neil and Joyce Grothen


From all of us at Mosaic in Central Nebraska, thank you to everyone who participated in and supported "Dream the I'm Possible Dream" this year.

news coverage

Hastings man 'Dreaming the I'm Possible Dream', Hastings Tribune (pdf)

Hastings man running half marathon as fundraiser, The Grand Island Independent

Pete Mackie, a staff member of Mosaic for over 12 years, has dedicated a large part of his life to supporting people with intellectual disabilities. Pete and his wife have been host-home parents, foster parents, and cared for teens, for over 30 years of their marriage. On Sat. January 7, 2012, at 5:50 a.m., Pete will again demonstrate his commitment to the Mosaic mission, by running a half marathon. This will be Pete's third visit to the Walt Disney World marathon, and also for the third time, Pete will pay his own expenses and registration fees; all to help raise money for individuals supported by Mosaic in Central Nebraska.

This year's goal, like last year, is to raise $5,000. Please help make the dream come true for people with intellectual disabilities and become a sponsor for Pete. Let's make every magical mile count!

2011 Goal = $5,000 Reached!

2012 Goal = $5,000 Please sponsor!



Pete's 2011 run time was 3 hours and 30 seconds, which is 22 minutes faster than last year. He received the Donald Duck medal.


Learn more about Pete's Run at Walt Disney World.

View Pete's 2011 Run Results.


sponsors

We would like to thank all of the businesses and individuals who support Pete in his run and Mosaic in Central Nebraska. We couldn't do it without you and we look forward to another great year at Mosaic!

James Kindig

Pizza Hut in Hastings

Steven and Barbara Dreher

Neil and Joyce Grothen