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After almost 36 years at WYSU, Gary Sexton is preparing to retire at the end of the year. Before he does, he will be lacing up for one last fund drive to encourage listener support. On October 11th-12th, Gary will be competing in the Hainesport Endurance Run, a 100-mile ultramarathon, where contestants must complete 101 loops around the scenic Hainesport Township Park in New Jersey.
“After doing 50, 65, and 88.5 mile fund drive runs, I am attempting to do 100 miles this year. It will likely take me between 24 and 30 hours of mostly non-stop running,” Sexton explains.
As part of this promotion, Cardboard Gary–a 6-feet-tall-Gary-Sexton-cardboard-cutout—will be on the move around the community for a Flat Stanley-esque adventure, where he will be popping up at different businesses, organizations, and local spots throughout the month for listeners to stop to see, take a photo with, and share to help bolster community awareness and collaboration.