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Help Allison raise money

For participating in 2024 DICK'S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend

My Story…

In September of 2022 my dad was diagnosed with liver cancer & in May of 2023 we lost him. However, during those months, he showed us who he really was. While fighting cancer, he said he wanted to be an inspiration. Unfortunately, he had no idea what an inspiration he was. He fought hard & endured long days of pain & illness, but he didn’t complain. He cherished each moment he got to spend with family & friends until his body couldn’t do it anymore. Since he’s been gone, I’ve been at a loss…searching for some kind of goal or purpose & a way to connect with him. I’ve decided to train for the Pittsburgh Half Marathon & raise money for cancer research while doing it. When the miles feel long & my muscles want to quit, I will think of my dad & push on. I believe in cancer research & pray that a cure will be found in the near future. I will never forget the doctor saying that my dad’s cancer was “inoperable and incurable.”  I will run with hope that there will be a day when no family has to hear those words with a cancer diagnosis. I greatly appreciate any donation you can make to The Rush to Crush Cancer in memory of my dad. Every dollar donated will go to the Hillman Cancer Center in Pittsburgh.

Donate to help Allison raise money for 2024 DICK'S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend’s fundraising campaign.


Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Mar 03 Raymond Kazmierczak $54.10
Feb 25 Uncle Jim Undisclosed amount
Feb 24 Sherm $27.48
Feb 21 Lexie Ryland and I are rooting for you Biggie!!! Love you!! $27.48
Feb 21 Tyffany Cummings Good luck you got this! Your dad is always with you! ❤️ $27.48
Feb 21 Deb Casini Klein Your dad is smiling down on you from heaven. $80.73
Feb 07 Jamie Francis 💙💙 $54.10
Feb 05 Leslie Wojdowski $80.73
Feb 04 Amanda Martin Bill was such an awesome, amazing person. He truly is an inspiration $54.10
Feb 03 Sara Mesler Good luck Allison!!! What a great way to honor Bill ❤️ $107.35