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He’s running this one for the books

His 21-mile run around Knights Park was for the kids.

Patrick Rodio leads the way for a fund-raising event in Collingswood on Sunday. Rodio ran 21 miles around Knights Park to raise money to help buy school yearbooks for Collingswood High students who can't afford them.
Patrick Rodio leads the way for a fund-raising event in Collingswood on Sunday. Rodio ran 21 miles around Knights Park to raise money to help buy school yearbooks for Collingswood High students who can't afford them.Read moreDAVID MAIALETTI / Staff Photographer

Patrick Rodio of Collingswood sets off on a “21 for 21” race — 21 miles for the Class of 2021 — to raise money to buy $75 yearbooks for Collingswood High School seniors unable to afford them. Joining him on May 2 were fellow joggers who ran 21 miles in repeated loops around Knight Park, across from the school. Rodio, 48, a seasoned marathon runner, organized a similar event last year, which helped raise enough money to buy yearbooks for every senior. To donate, go to www.collscares.org/2021-fund