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2024 Jingle Bell Run Honorees

 

Geoff Gunther
Richmond Physical Therapy
Medical Honoree


Geoff is a graduate of Randolph-Macon College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and played basketball. He received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2013. Geoff began working at Richmond Physical Therapy as a staff therapist in 2013 before purchasing the practice and serving as owner in 2019. He enjoys encountering a variety of patient conditions and has a special interest in orthopedic sports injuries and the use of manual therapy in treatment. Outside of work, Geoff enjoys spending time with his wife and children; friends and pets; traveling; and competing in triathlons.

 

Nickie Walters
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Adult Honoree


Nickie Walters is a wife to the most amazing and supportive husband, James and mom to four beautiful kids Owen (20), Faris (15), Felicity (11), Nez’ha (8). She was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in 2010, at 28 years old. Sadly, due to her RA being uncontrollable sheis now at what doctors call end stage RA, meaning the only thing they can do for Nickie is manage my pain. Rheumatoid arthritis is a horrible debilitating disease that can affect anyone at any age at any given time. Help raise awareness in hopes of one day finding a cure!