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Help JOEL raise money

For participating in 2025 DICK'S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend

My Story…

I started running in the fall of 2011 to lose weight and get in shape, after a pretty serious conversation with my doctor. What I found through running was self worth and a confidence I didn't have before. In 2025 I'm participating in my third marathon and this year would like to give back. Pretty much everyone I know has been affected by cancer in some way. This year my goal is to raise $5000 for the American Cancer Society. Any donation is appreciated! I'll see you May 4th for the 2025 Pittsburgh Marathon

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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
May 04 Anonymous Kudos to you! Keep kicking ass! Undisclosed amount
May 04 Anonymous Keep doing awesome things Joel! Undisclosed amount
May 02 Julia $27.48
May 02 Joe Lesko Joel! Best of Luck and THANK YOU! I recently lost both of my parents to cancer and this means so much THANK YOU! $27.48
May 02 Jess and Joe Way to go, Joel !!! Kick ass 💪🏼🤘🏼 $54.10
May 02 Emily and Pat $54.10
Apr 28 Angelis, Jim & Kyler We are so proud of you! Can’t wait to see you crush your marathon!!! $50.00
Apr 20 Wendy & Eric $27.48
Apr 20 Anonymous You’ve been crushing your training, and excited to see you crush your race! Good luck! Undisclosed amount
Apr 16 CFM Express So proud of you $1,065.85