My Story…
In May I will run my third half marathon, and this time I am choosing to fundraise for the American Cancer Society. If you know me personally, you know our families have unfortunately been dealt the cancer card over and over to parents, aunts, uncles, and grandparents. Nate’s mom and my dad both were diagnosed with different cancers weeks after we had our oldest child Sully. A time of great joy in our family was also a time of unknowns. It was so difficult to see the physical challenges they faced and the toll that the treatments took on their bodies. We were devastated to have lost Donna less than 5.5 years after her initial diagnosis. She should still be here today so she could watch all her beautiful grandkids grow. She was a bright light to her family and community, and will always be missed dearly by everyone who knew her. Cancer doesn’t discriminate and I know that is probably cliche and overused. It hits our children and our friends and neighbors, and most of the time we don’t know why.
That is why I am choosing to run for a cause with the American Cancer Society… to raise funds for research to help provide more hope to current and future cancer patients.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 03 | Nicole Lesinski | $25.00 |
| Dec 03 | Margaret | $27.48 |
