My Story…
I'm participating in the 2024 UPMC Half Marathon in remembrance and honor of my dear and beautiful friends who both passed from cancer: KAMI POOLE and CARLA MANNA-WATERS.
I met Kami at Slippery Rock University, my freshman year. We were also college roommates my sophomore year, and lived together my first summer in Ocean City, M.D.
I met Carla that first summer in Ocean City, and her husband Marc. I worked for Carla at her cute boutique Carla's in Bethany Beach.
I miss and often think of them both ❤️.
Please consider donating, any amount big or small is greatly appreciated towards the American Cancer Society.
Description
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.
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 29 | Adam Ketler | $27.48 |
| Apr 29 | Michele Laubham | $27.48 |
| Apr 29 | Gary & Debbie Poole | $175.00 |
| Apr 24 | Anonymous | $80.73 |
| Jan 04 | Paula Bendzsuk | $50.00 |
| Jan 02 | Anonymous | $54.10 |
| Jan 02 | Carol Means | $54.10 |
| Jan 02 | Amber Fitzgerald | $50.00 |
