John Lent, of Waltham, started volunteering many years ago at the Vergennes Community Foodshelf with his late wife, Mary Ann. She was the driving force behind the couple’s volunteering efforts in the community. After Mary Ann died in 2020, John decided to keep volunteering in her honor.
John is not only an avid volunteer, he’s also an accomplished marathon runner. He’s completed marathons in all 50 states, all Canadian provinces, and all seven continents.
In this episode of Happy Vermont, John shares what motivates him to volunteer and why getting out of your comfort zone is essential.
Learn more:
Vergennes Community Foodshelf
Vermont Sports magazine interview with John Lent
HappyVermont.com
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