My Story…
Hi Friends & Family! As a few of you might know, I will be running the Pittsburgh Marathon on May 1st. At first, I didn’t sign up to Run for a Cause because I initially didn’t think I would actually follow through on running 26.2 miles. We are 35 days away from the race and the next two weeks will be my most challenging training days. I was inspired by my friend Sabrina Mitchell to run for a reason and decided to also fundraise for the American Cancer Society to keep me motivated. She will be running that weekend too and has dedicated each mile to someone who has passed away or been affected by cancer. In addition to Sabrina’s dedications, her mom included—I will be running the marathon in honor of my Aunt, Diane Manwaring. She passed in 2016 after fighting glioblastoma for 3 years. She was someone I always looked up to as a business woman working her way up from the typing pool to President of Emerson Consulting Group. In addition for Elizabeth Wertz Evans, we lost her after a battle of metastatic breast cancer. She was another badass, female leader whom I looked up to growing up. And most recently, for my co-worker Jim Daly who passed this month after fighting cancer. I started working with Jim in August of 2020 and was remote from the rest of the team. Even during his toughest days, he made sure I got to know everyone and included me just like I was in the office.
If you are able, please consider donating to my fundraiser for the American Cancer Society.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 29 | DeEtte Dunlop | $80.73 |
| Apr 18 | Donna and George Koenig | $267.10 |
| Apr 16 | Lou Germano | $54.10 |
| Apr 15 | Sarah & Arul | $54.10 |
| Apr 15 | Anonymous | $45.58 |
| Apr 14 | Gretchen | $27.48 |
| Apr 08 | Julia Duchesne | $20.00 |
| Apr 04 | Danielle Koenig | $107.35 |
| Apr 04 | Donna & George Koenig | $267.10 |
| Apr 03 | Kristina Lowe | $50.00 |
