My Story…
hey everyone! earlier this year I decided to do something crazy, sign up for a half marathon even though I'm probably about 12 years past my prime in doing anything athletic. My wife Becky Schodt as well as my sister-in-law Amy Schodt and father-in-law Randy will be running the 2022 Pittsburgh Half Marathon. While we've done this race before I decided that this year will be different. If I'm going to train through the northeast winter and put my body through 13.1 miles of a slightly above walking pace in the Pittsburgh hills I wanted to do it for a purpose. So, that being said I am raising money for the American Cancer Society and working with their DetermiNATION team to raise money for critical cancer research on various forms of cancer and across the country. As many of you probably know back in 2020 we lost two amazing women in the span of 6 months to different forms of this terrible disease, my mother in law Robin Leete Schodt and my grandmother Cathy Guthrie. It's an experience I wouldn't wish on any person or their family members but unfortunately many people have similar stories and experiences. I want to hopefully some day live in world where we find a cure or a process to help those diagnosed and that is not possible without money, donations and research. Thank you all who have or will donate!
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 03 | The Krodels | Undisclosed amount |
| Apr 29 | Ashley | Undisclosed amount |
| Apr 22 | Shannon | Undisclosed amount |
| Apr 07 | Anonymous | $107.35 |
| Apr 02 | Tracy and Ken Smith | $54.10 |
| Apr 02 | Randy | $140.37 |
| Apr 01 | Walmsley | $15.29 |
| Apr 01 | Mil Cimerola | $27.48 |
| Apr 01 | Barbara and Jack McDaniel | $54.10 |
| Feb 25 | Stefanie | Undisclosed amount |
