Help Fran raise money

Way back in 1976 - yes that's 49 years ago, I ran in my first Falmouth Road Race. It was the 4th Falmouth Road race and that year Frank Shorter, 1972 Olympic marathon gold medalist took first place. The 2,000 runners that year has grown to over 10,000 today. I'm not exactly sure but I think I've run in FRR about 40 times since my first one. But never for a charity- until now.

This year I've decided to run to support the great work of the Ellie Fund. See below for a description of the great work they do.

So, on Sunday August 17th I'll be back in Woods Hole with my fellow runners making that 7-mile trek to Falmouth Heights one again. It's now a family tradition and I'll try to keep at it until I get to run a few with a grandchild or two.

I'd greatly appreciate it if you help me support the Ellie Fund. To that end, I will match each donation up to $1,441 . Thank you!

Ellie Fund is a registered 501(c)(3), focused on building healthy communities by providing essential support services - free of charge - to breast cancer patients while they are undergoing treatment. Ellie Fund services - including grocery assistance, prepared & delivered meals, transportation to appointments, childcare, housekeeping, integrative therapies, and other personalized services - are designed to relieve a patient’s financial and emotional burdens during costly and debilitating treatment, to promote treatment adherence and a chance at the best possible health outcome. Uniquely, Ellie Fund partners with our patients on a monthly basis - for up to six months - helping them cope in the face of scary unknowns, and budget amid increased bills and reduced income. By meeting a patient’s daily non-medical needs, Ellie Fund achieves our mission to alleviate stress during breast cancer treatment, allowing patients to focus on what matters most: family, healing, and getting back on their feet. Nearly 60% of patients report household incomes below $50,000, and 38% earn less than $25,000 annually, even before they experience the financial toxicity of breast cancer. Ellie Fund has served 30% more breast cancer patients from year to year since 2021, to meet rapidly growing needs in the aftermath of delayed mammograms caused by the pandemic. In 2025, Ellie Fund aims to reach 2,000 patients - almost one-third of the nearly 7,000 of the annually diagnosed breast cancer patients in Massachusetts. 100% of all Team Ellie fundraising from the Falmouth Road Race will go toward patients’ services. Your generosity is appreciated so very much!