Frisby vs. Errrbody, Errrwhere

Over the last few years, Memphis has gained great publicity thanks to the work of the Grizzlies. The team has brought attention to our city that, thankfully, does not include murders or a crime rate. While growing up in Memphis, it was easy to see that the city got a bad rap and was generally in the Top 5 on crime reports, obesity, or some other negative finding. But, there's one thing that those "scientific" researchers can't measure. They can't measure soul. They can't measure passion. They can't measure character. And they sure can't measure grit or grind.

Those things can't be measured, but they can definitely be felt. The city's reputation often precedes Memphis. People who haven't had the pleasure of experiencing a Grizzlies game, Beale Street Music Fest, Civil Rights Museum, Sun Studios, St. Jude, or the Memphis Zoo will chalk the city up to just being another big city. But, there's an ambiance in Memphis that can't be compared. 

From the boozy breath of Beale Street patrons to the bar-b-q aroma wafting through the air, the colorful sunsets over the mighty Mississippi to the winding trails in Shelby Farms, the bluesy notes drifting from B.B. King's to the screaming crowd in the FedEx Forum, there is truly something to entertain everyone in Memphis. But, no matter how locals choose to spend their time, they all have one thing in common; they are Memphians. And, I can tell you one thing. I am damn proud to be a Memphian. 

Though I'm currently living in Orange Beach, my family, my heart, and my soul will always reside in the 901. The determination of Memphis to beat the odds is instilled in each and every Memphian. That grit and grind has 100% led me to where I stand today. I've taken on challenges that most people would never think twice to attempt. That will continue as I travel this summer on a 49 day run across the country with 4k For Cancer and Ulman Cancer Fund. Each day I will need that grit and grind instilled in me from Memphis. I will have to beat the odds of failure and prove that I can make it, much like Memphis has been trying to prove to the rest of the country. 

This summer will be Frisby vs. Errrbody, Errrwhere. I will tackle each city, each road, each  mile with grit and grind. I will take the soul and passion of Memphis to each town and each cancer center. I will take Memphis with me errrwhere I go, this summer and forever. 

Thank you Memphis, for errrthing. 

To help support me, 4K for Cancer, Ulman Cancer Fund and Team Baltimore, visit: http://4kforcancer.org/profiles/margarett-frisby/