My Story…
Hi All - This year I'm running the Pittsburgh marathon and decided to fundraise for the American Cancer Society! I chose the American Cancer Society because everyone knows someone whose been affected by cancer.
The American Cancer Society helps invest in cancer research, support patients, prevention information and education as well as detection and treatment. 99% of the funds raised by the American Cancer Society is from donations, special events, personal gifts, corporate gifts, bequests etc.
My mom was diagnosed with stage 4B colon cancer in 2010. After multiple surgeries and over a year of chemotherapy, she beat cancer and went into remission. Even 11 years later, my mom goes in for routine bloodwork, PET scans and colonoscopies. Cancer has changed and shaped my family's life but I'm thankful to say that my mom is still here with us celebrating every day, holiday and milestone along the way.
I truly believe in the work the American Cancer Society does and couldn't be more proud to be running and raising money for such an amazing organization.
Description
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 06 | Mom | Undisclosed amount |
| Apr 04 | Ray Logue | $54.10 |
| Apr 04 | S.Shaffer | $16.83 |
| Apr 04 | DKerr | $27.48 |
| Apr 04 | You got this! | Undisclosed amount |
| Apr 04 | JY | Undisclosed amount |
| Jan 01 | Anonymous | $5.00 |
| Dec 27 | Nick | $150.00 |
| Dec 27 | In memory of Ruth Ann Henry | $107.35 |
| Dec 24 | RH | $54.10 |
