LEAP Foundation DC Extends Thoughts and Prayers to France on the Heels of the Paris Marathon

 
 
Dr. Lawrence’s Paris photo of the beloved Notre Dame days before tragic fire.
Dr. Lawrence’s Paris photo of the beloved Notre Dame days before tragic fire.
WASHINGTON - April 16, 2019 - PRLog -- Life's most beautiful journeys often are met with bittersweet circumstances and this past week, while incredibly fulfilling and productive, was one such milestone along the path of Dr. Clayton Lawrence, President and CEO of LEAP Foundation DC.

The endurance runner, who is on a personal mission to participate in marathons on each of the continents, took a much-anticipated trip to Paris for the Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris April 14, 2019. While his time in The City of Lights was one of thrilling opportunity, his travels were met with tragedy when, on his last day in Paris, he saw the images of an integral piece of the city's history up in flames.

"My heart goes out to this beautiful city that was so welcoming to me while I explored its streets and historic landmarks," Dr. Lawrence said. "To see such a celebrated part of history engulfed by fire has really had such a profound effect on so many of us. Just a few days ago, I was enjoying its breathtaking stature and taking photos there to memorialize my visit."

Flames ripped through the Notre Dame de Paris (Notre Dame Cathedral) Monday, which is located in the fourth arrondissement of Paris. The Gothic cathedral, known as "Our Lady of Paris," has been featured in timeless classics, such as Victor Hugo's 1831 novel "The Hunchback of Notre-Dame," and was highlighted onscreen by a film by the same name, as well as in children's animation flicks "The Aristocats" and "Ratatouille." The "House of God and the abode of men," however, is best seen in person, offering what many have described as both a human and a Christian experience.

"This tragic occurrence is a reminder that nothing is really ever promised for any particular length of time," Dr. Lawrence said. "This is a church that has been around for so long. It survived two World Wars and 850 years of time. I am incredibly grateful to have had the opportunity to visit it as one of my first stops in France and appreciative of being a part of the Paris marathon."

The race welcomed about 50,000 runners to the city, which provided a truly unique experience, offering participants a running tour of iconic landmarks, like the Arc de Triomphe, the Tour Eiffel, the Musée du Louvre and, of course, the beloved Notre Dame de Paris.

"I am pleased to have been a part of such a magnificent marathon experience in Paris in order to raise awareness and support for the American Institute for Cancer Research," Dr. Lawrence said. "LEAP is very interested in supporting organizations that recognize the connection between healthy living and disease, especially when we apply this to today's youth. The opportunity to support a cancer-focused charity that makes the connection between diet and physical activity and this devastating disease serves as a powerful tool for the Foundation's mission."

ABOUT LEAP LLC AND LEAP FOUNDATION DC

Driven by a mentality of servant leadership, Lawrence Executive Alliance of Professionals (LEAP), LLC, has been providing superior quality healthcare for active duty, veteran and civilian patients since 2007. Dr. Clayton Lawrence, a decorated and respected veteran of the United States Army, saw the need for a company that would operate with a new philosophy to bring forth excellence in the healthcare industry. Staffing medical facilities across the country with physicians, health educators, medical examiners and more, LEAP has been recognized with several awards of excellence and is certified by the Small Business Administration. Winning the Washington Business Journal Minority Business Leader Award for 2014 was just the beginning of much-deserved recognition for positive changes in the District of Columbia and across the nation. Dr. Lawrence and LEAP, LLC, were selected as the 2015 Washington, D.C., Chamber of Commerce's Small Business Person of the Year. In 2016, Dr. Lawrence was honored when he was entered into The Congressional Record for his work in business and civic leadership throughout the greater Washington, D.C., region and abroad. Later that year, he received a White House Letter of Commendation from President Barack Obama for his work with LEAP, LLC.  LEAP, LLC's nonprofit partner organization, LEAP Foundation DC, has been building bridges between hope and achievement in the District of Columbia and the surrounding communities since 2009. The group works to address the unmet social and health needs of the area's people and, among other accolades, was recognized in 2014 with the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Nonprofit Award. For more information, visit https://www.leap4staffing.com or https://www.leapfoundationdc.org.

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