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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 21 | Sandro & Yesenia Bertoia | CA$268.36 |
| Mar 21 | The De Cassan Family | CA$214.69 |
| Mar 21 | Alex Gandza | CA$26.84 |
| Mar 20 | Kim & Dan | CA$53.67 |
| Mar 20 | Steve & Stella Boem | CA$268.36 |
| Mar 20 | Marina & Lisa Cuffaro | CA$53.67 |
| Mar 20 | samm | CA$107.35 |
| Mar 20 | Caitlin Mangiapane | CA$53.67 |
| Mar 10 | Alessia Boem | CA$26.84 |
