My Story…
I am running the marathon this year to help raise money for the American Cancer Society. This disease hits me personally as I lost my dad 6 years ago to cancer. I know personally how this affects not only the person but their families and friends while they do anything to help those affected. My hope is that someday we will have a path forward where cancer is not a death sentence and we have the ability to effectively and safely fight this disease. ACS has done some great things to help this become a reality. If you have any questions about how they raise money and what they do, please visit https://www.cancer.org/involved/fundraise/determination.html. Thanks in advance for any amount you can 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 27 | Team UKG - go Nick! | $27.48 |
| Jan 27 | UKG - Reggie | $27.48 |
| Jan 27 | Jeff Nag | Undisclosed amount |
| Jan 26 | Jim | $27.48 |
| Jan 26 | Leonard A. Rich | Undisclosed amount |
| Jan 25 | Junior | $54.10 |
