Raise money for American Cancer Society DetermiNation
JOIN OUR 2026 PITTSBURGH DETERMINATION TEAM!
DetermiNation is the American Cancer Society’s event endurance program, spanning a variety of sports including cycling, running, hiking, yoga, and more. The collective efforts of the dedicated athletes who use their fortitude to help raise funds to take down cancer are nothing short of amazing.
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Join DetermiNation and you’re not just participating in an endurance event. You’re pushing yourself to help save lives from cancer. Just like hard work goes into your event training, the American Cancer Society gives our all through things like breakthrough research, a 24/7 cancer helpline, and free rides to chemo. Together, we’ll tackle every course, rally every community, and stay absolutely relentless in the fight against cancer.
All DetermiNation athletes receive the following benefits:
- Guaranteed race entry
- Monthly group runs & online coaching
- Access to private Facebook group to bond with teammates
- An inspiring (and delicious) pre-race team get-together to celebrate your accomplishments.
- Awards for top fundraisers
The individual fundraising minimums for 2026 are:
Full Marathon - $500
Half Marathon - $400
Back Half marathon - $800
Relay Team - $1,000 ($200/person)
4-mile Fitness Challenge -$200
5k - $150
Champions Mile - $50
Kids Marathon - $50
Toddler Trot - $50
Pet Walk - $50
All runners will receive a DetermiNation running singlet once they reach 50% of their fundraising goal.
Runners who raise over $5,000 will receive their choice of one of our National Pacesetter Incentives from the American Cancer Society. These incentives include your choice of a DetermiNation-branded cooler bag, Men's or Women's Fleece or Tumbler.
Individuals
Click on an individual below to make a donation.
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Grace Urban
Raised: $2,120.00
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Gabrielle Dolan
Raised: $875.00
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Leah Boyle
Raised: $760.00
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Michele Stavovy
Raised: $750.00
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Celeste Jorna
Raised: $580.00
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Alexandra Rigby
Raised: $575.00
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Morgan Smith
Raised: $575.00
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Jim DiGiorgio
Raised: $500.00
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Rania Fanous
Raised: $405.00
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Jackie Kobeski
Raised: $365.00
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Lindsay Davis
Raised: $350.00
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Julia Stover
Raised: $350.00
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Grace Kauffman
Raised: $260.00
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Dani Gaito
Raised: $250.00
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Ainslee Ackerman
Raised: $225.00
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Bobbie Pino
Raised: $225.00
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Marah Buchanan Forlano
Raised: $175.00
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Gia Keegan
Raised: $175.00
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Ishan Gupta
Raised: $150.00
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Arica Jordan
Raised: $150.00
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Stephen Haley
Raised: $150.00
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Emily Rockey
Raised: $150.00
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Bailey Zihar
Raised: $125.00
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Talie Feola
Raised: $100.00
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Maddie Callender
Raised: $100.00
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Greta Haley
Raised: $100.00
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Timothy Leech
Raised: $100.00
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Samantha Sanford
Raised: $100.00
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Christie Bacco
Raised: $100.00
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Emily Skrypak
Raised: $100.00
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Maura Gayso
Raised: $100.00
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Emily Aerni
Raised: $75.00
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Nick Balzer
Raised: $75.00
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Seán Patrick Dryer
Raised: $50.00
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Matthew Carlsen
Raised: $50.00
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Misty Motter
Raised: $50.00
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Matt Kutz
Raised: $50.00
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Amanda Biagioni
Raised: $27.48
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Armando Marion Landais
Raised: $27.48
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Tabitha Ziegler
Raised: $25.00
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Teresa Shultz
Raised: $25.00
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Armando Marion Landais
Raised: $11.50
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Thomas Dorchak
Raised: $10.00
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Christian Georgiana
Raised: $10.00
Recent donors
| Date | Name | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | Emily Aerni | Undisclosed amount |
| Jan 15 | Lauren Ilacqua | $25.00 |
| Jan 15 | Katelyn Eriksen | $25.00 |
| Jan 15 | Lyon Family | $100.00 |
| Jan 14 | Emily Graham | $100.00 |
| Jan 14 | Richard Gray | $25.00 |
| Jan 14 | Tara Dusko | $50.00 |
| Jan 14 | Dan Egli | $25.00 |
| Jan 12 | Anonymous | $50.00 |
| Jan 12 | The Clark Family | $50.00 |

