Get to Know Team USO Runner Ruth Casseus
Ruth Casseus is a member of Team USO running in the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon and raising funds on behalf of the USO. Let’s get to know more about Ruth!
Military Service
- Served five years in the U.S. Navy.
Hobbies:
- Running - Spending time with her children - Gardening
Favorite Movies:
- “Avengers: Endgame” - “Girls Trip” - “Seven”
Celebrities She’d Love to Meet:
- Mellody Hobson - Tom Brady - Serena Williams - Rihanna
Favorite Athlete:
- Tom Brady
Favorite TV Show Genres:
- Sci-fi - Horror - Documentaries
Favorite Books:
- “Grit” - “The Alchemist” - “Outliers: The Story of Success”
Why she is excited to represent Team USO:
During her time on the USS Ronald Reagan, the USO put on a concert and had a few celebrities visit. She said it brought a smile to her face and she wanted to continue the USO’s tradition of supporting service members by raising funds on the organization’s behalf.
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