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For participating in Servus Calgary Marathon 2023

Our story…

In what became the last conversation I ever had with Erin Murphy before she unexpectedly passed away in October, I told her about my desire to complete a Half Marathon to strike it off the bucket list. What I learned from her sudden departure from this world, is that no one is guaranteed tomorrow. So I decided to register and will run in her honour and hope to raise money to support Crohn's & Colitis Canada. I welcome all who knew Erin to join this team and join me on Race Day and complete it in her honour. 

Erin struggled with Crohn's for most of her adult life but she never let it stop her. She was a fighter and an inspiration to all who knew her. I also have a teenage Niece who struggles with Crohn's and many close friends. I'm running this race and creating this Team to support everyone that struggles with IBD. 

With a lofty goal of raising $25K, I hope we can make treatments accessible/affordable to all who need it. Improve the quality of life of those who suffer with Crohn's and fund groundbreaking research to find new treatments for all who suffer from this horrible, debilitating disease. 

Erin Murphy was a local hero. An exceptional Nurse at the Alberta Children's Hospital with the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). She spent so much of her life in hospital beds as a kid (and adult) that she aspired to become a Pediatric ICU Nurse to pay it forward and make hospitals less scary for kids. She received a commendation from a Patient's family the day after she passed, citing Erin's incredible care and advocacy as the reason their child is still alive today. She was a shining star and a very dear friend to Sarah and I. Help me reach this goal, join our team, support the cause in any way you can and let's help others in memory of Erin Murphy. 

Rest peacefully Erin. Sarah, the kids and I love you and miss you dearly. 

Team members

Click on one of our team members below to make a donation.

Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
May 26 Crohns and colitis Erin will be smiling down at you on Sunday. She will be as proud of you as I am. Love you so much $27.60
May 26 Crohns and Colitis Way to go Logan. What a great thing to do for Erin $27.60
May 26 Crohns and Colitis Canada I’m so proud of you Carter. You were such a good friend to Erin $27.60
May 26 Kathleen O’Connor $54.31
May 26 The Hawley Family Erin will lend you her wings so you can fly through the marathon. This is for Erin and Hannah S from all of us! Run John Run! $214.54
May 26 Megan ❤️ To you all. $107.72
May 26 Jill E Love you!! $27.60
May 26 Jenny Rolph Good luck John way to go! You got this! $27.60
May 25 Higher Ground Consulting $107.72
May 24 Donna & Marsh Kennedy A wonderful way to honour Erin. Have a great run, Patsy $27.60