Dog Jog brings community together to support families facing Down syndrome

Dog Jog brings community together to support families facing Down syndrome

MITCHELL — This weekend, Shirley Thompson is lacing up for more than just a fun run — she’s leading a Dog Jog Fun Run to raise funds toward her $5,000 goal as a charity runner in the upcoming New York City Marathon. It’s her third time running for Hope Story, a national nonprofit that’s changed her family’s life. And this year’s fundraiser serendipitously coincides with another milestone: the 10th anniversary of her husband David’s veterinary pr…