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Help Laurie raise money

For participating in Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon

My Story…

I took up running about 20 years ago as a form of physical exercise. Over time, running has become so much more than that to me. I find it to be equally beneficial for my spiritual and emotional state. I am up for the challenge of running my 5th half marathon in May. I will be running in memory of my daughter, Abby, who died on December 1, 2010, after a brief battle with a Glioblastoma brain tumor at the young age of 6. It is Abby and so many other children lost too soon, along with their families, who will inspire and motivate me to complete this distance. As part of the Sunflower Striders team, I have set an aggressive goal of raising $10,210.16 ($1000 per year that Abby has been gone, 210 is her birthdate and 16 for what would be her upcoming birthday) in support of the Prayers From Maria Foundation and their mission to raise awareness and funding for pediatric cancer research. Thank you for the impactful donation to end pediatric brain cancer! Finish line, here I come!

Donate to help Laurie raise money for Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon’s fundraising campaign.


Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Mar 10 The Romanchek Family Undisclosed amount
Mar 10 Jerry & Karla Osiecki $100.00
Mar 09 John Jerman $107.94
Mar 09 Brigid Huber Love you Laurie! You go!! $54.43
Mar 09 Cydney and Jay Vargo $250.00
Mar 09 Paige Meade So proud of you!! I admire your strength! Undisclosed amount
Mar 06 Ashley Peeples Laurie, you are amazing and so inspiring to me. It has been a blessing to get to know you and your story. Prayers for an awesome race! xoxo $54.43
Mar 02 Carrie Nagy You are amazing! $107.94
Mar 02 Jennifer Easter We're so proud of you! There is hope that we will one day beat pediatric cancer! We love you! $107.94
Feb 29 Paula and Layman Cobb $54.43