My Story…
One week after my 35th birthday, the day I declared "it was going to be my year," I was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. This was not my first go with cancer, but the first time it felt serious. In fact, I ran my first marathon to fundraise for a breast cancer organization not two months before, thinking that my cancer journey was long behind me.
On November 22, the day before the Philly Marathon, I turn 37. I could not be more excited to start off the year and mark my almost two year metastatic diagnosis by running my second marathon and fundraising for such an important cause - cancer research.
I quickly learned that having triple negative stage four cancer was bleak, as it is one of the breast cancer variations that has the least amount of treatment options. I am acutely aware of how important it is to continue funding cancer research and clinical trials. Without it, I would not be on the medication that is currently saving my life and allowing me to actually live.
Donate to help Katie raise money for 2025 Philadelphia Marathon Weekend’s fundraising campaign.
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 15 | Kathleen Cirucci | Undisclosed amount |
| Sep 15 | Casey James | $26.19 |
| Sep 15 | Sally and Sam DeGiovanni | $104.75 |
| Sep 09 | Lori | Undisclosed amount |
| Aug 15 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
| Aug 12 | Sandi, Kenny, Anna, and Emily | Undisclosed amount |
| Aug 08 | Jennifer Smith | Undisclosed amount |
| Aug 05 | Melissa and Dean | $104.75 |
| Aug 03 | Gerald Karr | Undisclosed amount |
| Aug 03 | Martin Trocki | Undisclosed amount |
