My Story…
Hey Everyone!
I am running this years Toronto 1/2 marathon in support of Gilda's Toronto - an organization that provides free psychosocial support services and community to those living with cancer, as well as their caregivers and loved ones.
After losing my dad to pancreatic cancer, my family and I saw firsthand how lonely and isolating that journey can be. That’s why I’m so grateful to be running in his honor and supporting Gilda’s mission.
With love,
Martha
Description
Please support me as I run for Gilda’s Toronto in the October 2025 TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon, ½ Marathon and 5K. Gilda’s Toronto provides cancer support programs free of charge to adults living with cancer and support for their teens and children who are experiencing cancer-related stress due to living with someone with cancer. Gilda’s Toronto also provides bereavement support to those who have lost someone to cancer. By supporting me, you ensure that individuals and families impacted by cancer continue to receive the emotional, educational and health-focused cancer support they require to help with cancer related anxiety. The need for Gilda’s Toronto has never been greater as there was a 24% increase in new membership just last year. In the words of a young cancer patient and Gilda’s member participant: Finding the 20s and 30s support group at Gilda’s Toronto was like turning my head and meeting others who were on the cancer rollercoaster with me. They understood my loss and I understood theirs. I felt seen and heard. Being in this group helped me come to terms with what cancer stole from me at such a young age.” Aneesha R. By supporting me, you help Gilda’s Toronto continue to fulfill their vision: “to help people live while living with cancer”. Thank you.
Recent donors
Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
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Sep 03 | Caroline Williams | $27.80 |
Sep 02 | Cristina Cusmai | $27.80 |
Aug 29 | Kate | $27.80 |
Aug 29 | Jeff & Catherine | Undisclosed amount |
Aug 28 | Hailey | $27.80 |
Aug 28 | Katie | $25.00 |
Aug 28 | Claire | Undisclosed amount |
Aug 28 | Darby | $27.80 |
Aug 28 | Capriana Jiang | $27.80 |
Aug 28 | Caroline | Undisclosed amount |