Member Justine M. Metcho, DPM, completed the New York City Marathon on November 5th. She was honored to join the Allied Services team. Her participation in the event provided support for children and adults with disabilities, life-changing injuries, and chronic illnesses at Allied Services. This non-profit health system touches the lives of almost 5,000 people in Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania each week. Its 3,000 employees provide skilled nursing, home care, vocational services, physical rehabilitation, behavioral health services, and end-of-life care to help individuals and families live each day to the fullest.

To complete this event, she began training five months prior, which meant she started a training program back in June, pounding the payment during the summer months. Dr. Metcho competed in the Steamtown Marathon a month before as part of her training.

When she crossed the finish line at “6:15:46,” she was elated. Dr. Metcho mentions that it was an incredible feeling that is almost hard to put into words.

In addition to the physical accomplishment, she was part of a team that helped raise almost half a million dollars, which will do a lot of good in the community.

Dr. Metcho states, “Running this race was a fantastic experience I will never forget! I am so grateful for this opportunity and am thankful to all who supported me, including our podiatry community. I will forever cherish this time and reflect on it with a happy heart.