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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 10 | Amy and Barry Fuchs | Undisclosed amount |
| Nov 10 | Debi and Andy Rubin | Undisclosed amount |
| Nov 10 | Franci &David Kraman | $500.00 |
| Nov 10 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
| Nov 10 | Caren and Larry Dash | Undisclosed amount |
| Nov 10 | Bonnie and Mitchell Benson | $523.75 |
| Nov 10 | Sharon Taffet | Undisclosed amount |
| Nov 10 | Jody Stutman | Undisclosed amount |
| Nov 10 | Ivy Bryan | Undisclosed amount |
| Nov 10 | Janet & Steven Handleman | Undisclosed amount |
