Running the Distance

Jared Blank is a marathon runner who was diagnosed with dyslexia when he was five years old. As he moved through school, he learned that, for him, academic success would be a matter of hard work and endurance. When working with tutors he discovered that tasks that took someone else an hour, might take him three. Today, Jared has run multiple marathons including the World Marathon Challenge (7 marathons in 7 days on 7 continents). He has graduate degrees from Seattle Pacific University and the University of Southern California. Jared is working to raise awareness about dyslexia and the global impact it has on all of us. He continues to encourage students to find their passions and excel.