My Story…
My mom was diagnosed with ocular melanoma in 2017. In 2018, it had spread and clinical trials and treatments were unfortunately unsuccessful. I lost my mom before Christmas of 2018. Two weeks later I lost my grandfather to cancer as well.
My mom was my number 1 fan and my biggest role model. She pushed me to be the best version of myself and I owe a lot to her. My grandfather was my protector and advice giver. I wanted to do this run as a way to remember them and to make them proud. I also did this run to thank the amazing doctors at Princess Margaret for doing everything in their power for my mom.
I have chosen to run for the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation and the Canadian Cancer Society, so we may be able to find a cure to this horrible disease and no one needs to say goodbye to their loves ones the way I had to.
Thank you for all your support as I challenge myself to complete this run. Help me do some good in the world and kick cancer's butt.
Love
~Alessia
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Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| May 17 | Aiden Colangleo | CA$161.02 |
| May 17 | Anonymous | CA$268.36 |
| May 16 | Lisa & Nick Acocella | CA$268.36 |
| May 06 | Elaina & Amedeo | CA$26.84 |
| Apr 08 | The Zunino family | CA$214.69 |
| Apr 01 | Blas-Graham Family | CA$107.35 |
| Mar 27 | Talisha | CA$53.67 |
| Mar 24 | Dad and Ariana | CA$268.36 |
| Mar 21 | Costabile Family | CA$26.84 |
| Mar 21 | Tina, Maddie and Emma | CA$107.35 |
