Rocket, this beautiful German Shepherd, is the unofficial mascot of Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services. He plays a key role at the organization. He makes people happy. Almost two years ago, Rocket was diagnosed with Osteocarcoma, a rare form of terminal cancer. In order to keep the disease from spreading, Rocket had one of his legs amputated.

Since Rocket’s operation, he has been coming to work with his Mom, Kelly Siefkin, Sacramento Food Bank and Family Service’s Communication and Development Director. Initially Kelly brought Rocket to work with her because she was concerned about him being home alone, now she brings him because it is important to both Rocket and the amazing volunteers and community at the SFBFS. Rocket has decided to try his paw at journalism.

Every week, Rocket will interview a new Run to Feed the Hungry Runner. We will ask six different runners the same questions. We have found that people are motivated by many different reasons to be involved in this incredible event. There is still time to sign up to participate please go to www.theruntofeedthehungry.com for more information and ways to register! Please support this cause!

1. Name: Donna Martin

2. Occupation: Retired

3. How many years have you been doing the Run to Feed the Hungry? I have only done the run twice but for about the last 10 years I have been out on the course cheering the folks on. When Emily (granddaughter) was 3 we were watching and Em kept yelling “we’re running to make people hungry!”

4. How many people do you do the run with? Kathy (daughter) and Em (granddaughter)and three of my cousins and their husbands.

5. Do you run or walk outside of this event? On the treadmill at the gym.

6. What motivates you to be part of this cause? On a day that we eat ourselves stupid, it feels really good to help feed people in need.

7. What is your favorite thing about The Run to feed the Hungry? The joy and sense of community.

8. Do you have a favorite T-shirt design from over the years? No

9. If you could make one wish this year on Thanksgiving what would it be? That the food banks are full.

10. What are you most thankful for this year? Kathy and my health issues are behind us.