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GOPEDS runners get ‘full Bix treatment’

By: Dave Thompson|July 27, 2023
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    • Children start the Genesis Outpatient Pediatric Therapy Center (GOPEDS) Junior Bix race on Wednesday afternoon, July 26, in Bettendorf. About 75 to 100 young people took part in the two races, which kicked off the Quad City Times Bix weekend festivities. CREDIT DAVE THOMPSON

    Rebel Sanchez was proud of the race medal she earned.

    The 7-year-old Davenport girl just completed the Genesis Outpatient Pediatric Therapy Center (GOPEDS)  version of the Junior Bix run on Wednesday afternoon, July 26, and had a medal around her neck to prove it. She was happy to show it off.

    “Inclusiveness is so important for her.…

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