My Story…
I am choosing to run for American Cancer Society DetermiNation in the 2021 Pittsburgh Half Marathon. This is my first time running for a charity and is for a cause that is important to my family. The backstory is that in my immediate family 3 out of 4 of us have been diagnosed with some sort of cancer. My father was diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer and succumbed to the disease. My mom had endometrial/uterine cancer which was treated and is in remission. My sister was just diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020 and is just starting her battle. When my mother was diagnosed with endometrial/uterine cancer, I reviewed the risk factors and saw that I was high risk for this type of cancer and well it seems my family is predisposed. I started running to help get me in shape, lose weight, and hopefully decrease my risk for cancer. Please make a donation to help raise money for this organization.
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Why I Am Participating in the Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend to Support the American Cancer Society
For the first time in history, the American Cancer Society's mission is at risk - including their ability to fund cancer research. The American Cancer Society needs to be here to help patients face cancer with comprehensive support, but they need our help to be able to do so. Every dollar will truly make a difference right now.
Taking part in this event gives me the chance to make a difference and honor those touched by cancer by raising funds for groundbreaking research and services for people dealing with cancer. I'm also participating to inspire hope for those facing the disease and raising money for the American Cancer Society's event to help save lives from cancer. I hope you'll consider signing up too.
Funds raised support cancer patient programs and groundbreaking research that can help save lives. This event also celebrates over 15.5 million cancer survivors nationwide. 15.5 MILLION. That's huge. That's why I'd love your support. Will you join me? And if you can't would you be so kind as to make a donation?
DetermiNation is the American Cancer Society’s event endurance program, spanning a variety of sports including cycling, running, hiking, yoga, and more. The collective efforts of the dedicated athletes who use their fortitude to help raise funds to take down cancer are nothing short of amazing.
DetermiNation is the American Cancer Society’s event endurance program, spanning a variety of sports including cycling, running, hiking, yoga, and more. The collective efforts of the dedicated athletes who use their fortitude to help raise funds to take down cancer are nothing short of amazing.
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 04 | Carol Flanagan | $54.10 |
| Oct 02 | Christine Adams | $107.35 |
| Oct 01 | Rachel Keller and Ted Vaughan | $54.10 |
| Oct 01 | Anna and Matt Salerno | $27.48 |
| Oct 01 | Jenn Bornkamp | $107.35 |
