Jon Lugbill reflects on the success of Sportsbackers under his leadership
Author: Catherine Brown
Catherine Brown
Catherine Brown writes about the arts, parenting, mental health, and inspiring people. She co-edited Hope for Recovery: Stories of Healing from Eating Disorders and co-hosted the podcast Eating Disorders: Navigating Recovery. In her free time, she hangs out with friends and family, trains for Sports Backers races, and solves NYT word puzzles.
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