By Bonnie Culverhouse

Carlos Martin knew what it was like to run for his life … and others’.

The Minden resident, who was a partner with Wise, Martin and Cole Certified Public Accountants, and his wife Kristie began running for exercise and their health after he was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2012.

“Running in that race was special to him – he understood what it was like to have cancer,” Kristie said. “One year, he had the whole office run as a team. He beat us all.”

Kristie said Carlos ran every year “when he could” until his cancer took its final toll in 2020.

“I believe running helped him fight it off for years,” she added.

In 2023, the final runner count was 1,076 and brought in $89,500.

Packet pick-up began Monday for the 2024 Minden Run for St. Jude. The race begins at First Baptist Church and includes 5K, 10K and Kids Fun Run.

Let Carlos Martin be your inspiration to run, but if you can’t physically, please show up to support the ones who can and give to the Minden St. Jude Auction.