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Jamicka Edwards doesn't just collect finish lines. She uses movement to remind people that they matter. An Army veteran, author, marathoner, founder of You Matter Foundation For Life and race director of the You Matter Juneteenth Freedom 5K, Jamicka has built a running journey rooted in community, purpose and service. This week, The Race Scoop is celebrating her journey to Sydney and another major finish line in a story that is bigger than the medal.
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