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Organization Helping Homeless Train For Marathons... And Life

Description:Kelly Dickens used to be homeless. A year ago, Dickens lost her job to the recession, lost her children in a custody battle with her husband and was suffering from severe depression. "I ended up on the streets and I thought that was the end of my life," Dickens recalled. That's when she turned to the Orange County Rescue Mission, where she joined Up and Running, an organization that helps people in need find motivation through competitive running. (1:15)

Source: KTLA

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