Make a Run For It

You've heard about the science fiction movie, Paul -- and sure, it looks clever and funny. But we want to introduce you to another Paul, a Paul who is making a real difference in our local community.

Meet Paul Wersten.

Paul's beautiful son, Ryan Wersten lived for only six months after being diagnosed with Malignant Infantile Osteopetrosis (MIOP). This disease is fatal and children with MIOP are afflicted with fractured bones, blindness and deafness. At this time, the cure for MIOP is to attempt a very risky bone marrow transplant or a stem cell transplant, both of which are nearly as life-threatening as the disease itself.

Most of us aren't familiar with this disease, but Paul has taken his personal tragedy and formed The Ryan Wersten MIOP Foundation, in memory of his son, to help educate the public and provide research, compassion and support for families who have a child with MIOP.

Recent graduate of Leadership Adirondack, Vice President of Corporate Banking at the Glens Falls National Bank, and overall good guy... Paul has announced that the 5th Annual Ryan’s Run will be held Saturday morning, May 14th at Saratoga State Park.

Join the cause. In fact, make a run for it.