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Help Stef raise money

For participating in 2022 DICK'S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend

My Story…

As you probably know, I was diagnosed with MS in 2010.  After various therapies, God has blessed me with renewed health through effective medication and exercise.  I keep moving because it simply helps me feel better.   I am grateful that my MS is stable, and that I can keep moving with distance running as a charity runner.  Exercise has proven to help improve strength and decrease fatigue in people living with Multiple Sclerosis.  This is definitely true!

Please consider supporting me in a very NEW race for me, the Pittsburgh Half Marathon (back half).  A live event, the "back half" is an exclusive event through the Pittsburgh Marathon, where I will get to run the back half of the full marathon course. 

My personal goal is to raise $4000 (reach high!) because I am dedicated to supporting the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, a non-profit whose vision is bold, "A world free of MS."  For more information, visit https://www.nationalmssociety.org/.

In 2021, I ran 1166 miles.  Most were for the fun of it, stress relief, and fresh air.  Only a small number were in a race, although my favorite race last year was the (virtual) Pittsburgh Marathon for MS.  In the past two years, I have raised over $6K for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Please help me to reach my three-year goal of $10K+ in total fundraising to end MS.

Run and have fun!  Finish MS!  Finish 13.1!

Donate to help Stef raise money for 2022 DICK'S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend’s fundraising campaign.


Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Mar 27 Paul Bogdon Attorney at Law God goes on this race with you, Stef! $100.00
Mar 26 Jen and Greg You are an inspiration to many! Love you!! $107.35
Mar 25 Patricia McNeill Best of luck! Undisclosed amount
Mar 24 Helen & Dick Godspeed !!! Undisclosed amount
Mar 22 $25 Go Stef!!! $27.48
Mar 21 Sundgren family Go Stef!! Undisclosed amount
Mar 16 Anonymous You’re such an inspiration! Undisclosed amount
Mar 16 The Gaertner Family Way to go Stef! Undisclosed amount
Mar 16 Mom and Dad With prayers and thanksgiving that you are healthy and can do this! Much love, dear daughter! Undisclosed amount
Mar 15 Anonymous So proud of you Stef! You go, girl!! Undisclosed amount