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Help Dave raise money

For participating in 2023 Rush to Crush Cancer

My Story…

Hello - My wife, Christa, was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma in October 2022 and has been undergoing chemotherapy treatment since November. Her prognosis remains good and she will be receiving chemo until May. The lessons we have learned throughout this journey are: 1) People are good - family, friends, co-workers, and even strangers, have all been so helpful; 2) Cancer can happen to anyone; 3) Life can turn on a dime; and 4) Without research, she would be in a very different predicament. In 1950, people diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma had a 90% FATALITY rate and, now, people diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma have a 90%+ SURVIVAL rate.   

This adversity has changed our lives, mine, Christa's and our three daughter's- Alaina, Ava, and Ainsley, for the better.   As part of paying it forward, we are trying to raise money to continue to fund cancer research at Hillman.  Help us crush cancer by donating (select donation amount above) or riding on May 20th with us for the first annual Rush to Crush Cancer biking event (by selecting join team on this page).    Thank you.~ Dave Smith

Donate to help Dave raise money for 2023 Rush to Crush Cancer’s fundraising campaign.


Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
May 21 Heart & Soul I hope this is the end of your cancer journey and only sunny days ahead! $53.55
May 20 Randi Cohen Sending strength to you and Christa. Undisclosed amount
May 20 Liz Reddinger I am cheering all of you on and thinking of you! $53.55
May 20 The Hendricks Family We are rooting for you, Christa!!! Sending our love to the whole Smith Family!! $27.18
May 20 The Larocca Family Love this...good luck on Sunday!!!! We'll be cheering for you! xoxo Undisclosed amount
May 19 Jack France $27.18
May 19 Margaret Satersmoen Undisclosed amount
May 18 Szefi family Love you guys!! Crush it!! Undisclosed amount
May 18 Amy, Olivia & Emma Weinblum We love you! $106.30
May 16 Nancy Henderson 💛 $53.55