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After record-breaking run, Jazzy Jordan heads home to Minnesota

Jasmine Jordan, fresh off her record-setting run across America, isn’t finished with her long-term goal. Though she is done running across the country, she says her cause – healthcare for truckers – will continue.

“I don’t want it to stop. I want people to keep donating to the St. Christopher Fund,” Jazzy said. “I’ve been thinking of ways, and I’ll keep thinking until I come up with something.”

Jasmine, who also goes by Jazzy, finished a 3,160-mile run from Los Angeles to New York by running into Times Square on Tuesday. Jazzy, 17, is the youngest runner to complete the transcontinental run. The daughter of OOIDA Members Lee and Paulette Jordan, Jazzy made a mission of raising money for the St. Christopher Trucker Development and Relief Fund, which helps truck drivers without medical insurance receive healthcare at reduced prices.

After finishing the run Tuesday, the Jordan family toured the bright lights of New York, shopping and even taking a brief limousine ride.

Reached by phone Friday on her way home to Minnesota, Jazzy said she can’t believe her nine-month journey is complete.

“It feels unreal; it hasn’t really hit me yet that I’m actually done,” Jazzy said.

Lee Jordan said the family is glad to be relieved of the pressure of running, mapping communities, public relations and day-to-day road living.

“Obviously, there will be a whole bunch of new pressures, but the running, the injuries, the pain – it’s so nice that all of that is over with,” he said. “Of course, she’s already chomping at the bit to start running again.”

Lee said Jazzy won’t be running until she’s had a CAT scan and been cleared by doctors.

“She’s a runner; what can I say?” Lee said.

Since leaving New York, Jazzy said she’s been thinking of ways she can help keep the St. Christopher Fund’s name in the news.

Dr. John McElligott, treasurer for the St. Christopher Fund, announced this week that the fund has helped more than 200 truck drivers and their families.

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