Resilient Army Vet Eric Donoho Participates in Walt Disney World 5K at Walt Disney World Resort

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  • (Jan. 10, 2019): More than 14,300 runners lined up for the Walt Disney World 5K during the 26th annual Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend. The 3.1-mile course takes runners through Epcot, where they experience Disney magic at every mile, such as character appearances, unique photo opportunities and other legendary Disney entertainment. Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend also includes the Walt Disney World 10K, Walt Disney World Half Marathon, Walt Disney World Marathon, GoofyÕs Race and a Half Challenge, Dopey Challenge, runDisney Kids races and runDisney Expo.
  • (Jan. 10, 2019): Army veteran Eric Donoho, from Indianapolis, Ind., celebrates with his family after completing the Walt Disney World 5K race during the 26th annual Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna. With support from the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of American (IAVA) program funded by a Cigna grant, the resilient Donoho turned to running as a means to cope with many personal life struggles, such as traumatic injuries sustained to his head, neck and brain during combat overseas, his wifeÕs cancer diagnosis and several miscarriages, and losing two military buddies to suicide. Buoyed by the fact that his wife was eventually able to deliver two healthy children, he ran the Walt Disney World 5K as a triumph over his challenges.
  • (Jan. 10, 2019): Army veteran Eric Donoho, from Indianapolis, Ind., celebrates with his family after completing the Walt Disney World 5K race during the 26th annual Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna. With support from the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of American (IAVA) program funded by a Cigna grant, the resilient Donoho turned to running as a means to cope with many personal life struggles, such as traumatic injuries sustained to his head, neck and brain during combat overseas, his wifeÕs cancer diagnosis and several miscarriages, and losing two military buddies to suicide. Buoyed by the fact that his wife was eventually able to deliver two healthy children, he ran the Walt Disney World 5K as a triumph over his challenges.
  • (Jan. 10, 2019): Army veteran Eric Donoho, from Indianapolis, Ind., celebrates with his family after completing the Walt Disney World 5K race during the 26th annual Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna. With support from the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of American (IAVA) program funded by a Cigna grant, the resilient Donoho turned to running as a means to cope with many personal life struggles, such as traumatic injuries sustained to his head, neck and brain during combat overseas, his wifeÕs cancer diagnosis and several miscarriages, and losing two military buddies to suicide. Buoyed by the fact that his wife was eventually able to deliver two healthy children, he ran the Walt Disney World 5K as a triumph over his challenges.
  • (Jan. 10, 2019): Army veteran Eric Donoho, from Indianapolis, Ind., celebrates with his family after completing the Walt Disney World 5K race during the 26th annual Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna. With support from the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of American (IAVA) program funded by a Cigna grant, the resilient Donoho turned to running as a means to cope with many personal life struggles, such as traumatic injuries sustained to his head, neck and brain during combat overseas, his wifeÕs cancer diagnosis and several miscarriages, and losing two military buddies to suicide. Buoyed by the fact that his wife was eventually able to deliver two healthy children, he ran the Walt Disney World 5K as a triumph over his challenges.
  • (Jan. 10, 2019): More than 14,300 runners lined up for the Walt Disney World 5K during the 26th annual Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend. The 3.1-mile course takes runners through Epcot, where they experience Disney magic at every mile, such as character appearances, unique photo opportunities and other legendary Disney entertainment. Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend also includes the Walt Disney World 10K, Walt Disney World Half Marathon, Walt Disney World Marathon, GoofyÕs Race and a Half Challenge, Dopey Challenge, runDisney Kids races and runDisney Expo.
  • (Jan. 10, 2019): More than 14,300 runners lined up for the Walt Disney World 5K during the 26th annual Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend. The 3.1-mile course takes runners through Epcot, where they experience Disney magic at every mile, such as character appearances, unique photo opportunities and other legendary Disney entertainment. Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend also includes the Walt Disney World 10K, Walt Disney World Half Marathon, Walt Disney World Marathon, GoofyÕs Race and a Half Challenge, Dopey Challenge, runDisney Kids races and runDisney Expo.
  • (Jan. 10, 2019): Army veteran Eric Donoho, from Indianapolis, Ind., gets ready to participate in the Walt Disney World 5K race during the 26th annual Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna. With support from the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of American (IAVA) program funded by a Cigna grant, the resilient Donoho turned to running as a means to cope with many personal life struggles, such as traumatic injuries sustained to his head, neck and brain during combat overseas, his wifeÕs cancer diagnosis and several miscarriages, and losing two military buddies to suicide. Buoyed by the fact that his wife was eventually able to deliver two healthy children, he ran the Walt Disney World 5K as a triumph over his challenges.
  • (Jan. 10, 2019): Army veteran Eric Donoho, from Indianapolis, Ind., gets ready to participate in the Walt Disney World 5K race during the 26th annual Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna. With support from the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of American (IAVA) program funded by a Cigna grant, the resilient Donoho turned to running as a means to cope with many personal life struggles, such as traumatic injuries sustained to his head, neck and brain during combat overseas, his wifeÕs cancer diagnosis and several miscarriages, and losing two military buddies to suicide. Buoyed by the fact that his wife was eventually able to deliver two healthy children, he ran the Walt Disney World 5K as a triumph over his challenges.