My Story…
I ran through high school and hated every second of it. I'm learning that what I disliked was the competition of racing. Recently, I've rediscovered a love for running for myself. Last year, I ran the marathon relay (6.4 miles) and loved the exciting and caring nature of the PGH Marathon Day, so I decided to challenge myself to go even further this year!
(Photo is me crying to Cowboy Carter on a run)
Description
As part of Team Children's, my participation in the 2023 Pittsburgh Marathon supports UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation.
Funds support the patients and families served by UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Last year UPMC Children's Hospital had over 1 million patient visits and many of the programs, initiatives, and resources that make UPMC Children’s so special are funded by philanthropic gifts. Things like distraction therapy which provides patients something else to focus on during their medical procedures, the Child Life Department which provides many activities to create a sense of normalcy for hospitalized children, and the Free Care Fund which covers the cost of medical care for those that cannot afford it. These areas are not covered by insurance, yet are critically important to helping families face the many challenges that accompany a child’s treatment.
Please consider donating to support the patient champions at UPMC Children's! You can donate directly on this page or send a check to the address below and make a note that you are sponsoring my efforts.
UPMC Children’s Hospital Foundation
Attention: Pittsburgh Marathon
4401 Penn Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 05 | Peggy Leatherman | $54.10 |
| Apr 03 | Lisa Sifford | $54.10 |
