Dr. Larue Fitch, a 43-year-old elementary school principal in West Chicago, recently completed the New York City Marathon on November 2, marking his 14th marathon in only six years. Initially, Dr. Fitch took up running to establish a healthy daily routine and enhance his mental health.
However, what started as a personal goal took on a deeper meaning in 2021 when his son, Josiah, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy.
“It impacted his walking, and I said to myself, ‘I need to be an inspiration not only to Josiah, but to a lot of families or individuals that are currently battling special needs,’” the committed dad told People. “That’s near and dear to me, especially being a principal here in Chicago, I work with a lot of special needs students.”…