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For participating in 2024 Philadelphia Marathon Weekend

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My Story…

Hi Everyone! Over the last year and a half I have found a passion for running. I never saw myself as a long distance runner until I participated in my first 10 mile run in May of this year and loved it! And also realized it was something that I CAN do.

On November 23, I will be running the Philadelphia half Marathon as part of The American Association for Cancer Research's team, Runners for Research. This will be my FIRST half marathon and I am thrilled to be a part of an awesome team and helping them raise money for such an important cause.

Cancer unfortunately has impacted everyone in some way— whether you're a survivor or it has affected a family member, significant other or a friend. My nonny passed away from colon cancer when I was just 4 years old and I have many friends who have lost loved ones to cancer as well. 

Help bring meaning to my miles by donating to the AACR. No donation is too small, every dollar helps and 100% of the donation goes to the AACR!

Thank you all for believing in me! 

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All fundraising pages created go towards AACR, the official charity for the Philadelphia Marathon Weekend.

Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Nov 23 Anonymous $20.95
Nov 09 Daniel Cellars Let’s go! Rip it out there. All gas, no brakes. $100.00
Nov 02 Rita Acchione Undisclosed amount
Nov 02 Bailey Veghte Proud of you! Kick butt!! $26.19
Oct 31 Anonymous $104.75
Oct 14 Dina Crosby Go get em Melissa!! $26.19
Oct 11 Annmarie And Jim Palmieri Go Melissa!!! We are so proud of you! Love xoxo Mom, Dad, Lauren, Adelyn and your boy Jimmy!!xoxo $261.88
Oct 11 Zach Harris $26.19
Oct 11 Lisa Palmieri $52.38
Oct 11 JoAnn Hobson $104.75