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Help Katie raise money

For participating in 2025 Philadelphia Marathon Weekend

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 19 Leslie Jacoby Go Katie!!! $26.19
Nov 19 Maggie and Andrew Lincoln Go Katie!!! We love you! $104.75
Nov 19 Anonymous Love you Katie! You’re gonna crush it!! $52.38
Nov 19 Sarah Adams Undisclosed amount
Nov 19 Sue and Michael Kane Let’s go Katie! You’re awesome! Undisclosed amount
Nov 19 David Lincoln Love you Katie. You’re a hero. $261.88
Nov 19 Paul & Judy Spiegel Run, Katie, Run!!! Good luck $104.75
Nov 19 Stephanie and Russell Stokes Katie's story is so inspiring! What an amazing woman! We hope you have an amazing birthday and race! $104.75
Nov 19 Larry Cherry and Carol Comer Yo go Katie. Your interview was awesome. Undisclosed amount
Nov 19 Alissa McInerney $37.71