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For participating in 2026 DICK'S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend

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My Story…

In 2025, Soren was diagnosed with Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis.  After a year of 24 rounds of chemo, 24 rounds of steroids, 13 antibiotic infusions, 4 ER visits, 3 MRIs, 3 surgeries, and endless appointments with numerous departments...this year we want to dedicate our race in honor of his fight.

From the nightmare that was his diagnosis in January 2025 to officially being in remission in January 2026--and every single day in between--we couldn't have gotten through this year without the unbelievable support and expertise at UPMC Children's Hospital.  I am eternally grateful for every doctor, nurse, intern, receptionist, worker, and volunteer who we encountered.  We are blessed to have this hospital network in our backyard.

We hope you'll join us in donating to UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation!

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As part of Team Children's, my participation in the 2026 Pittsburgh Marathon supports UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation. 

Funds support the patients and families served by UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Last year UPMC Children's Hospital had over 1 million patient visits and many of the programs, initiatives, and resources that make UPMC Children’s so special are funded by philanthropic gifts. Things like distraction therapy which provides patients something else to focus on during their medical procedures, the Child Life Department which provides many activities to create a sense of normalcy for hospitalized children, and the Free Care Fund which covers the cost of medical care for those that cannot afford it. These areas are not covered by insurance, yet are critically important to helping families face the many challenges that accompany a child’s treatment.

Please consider donating to support the patient champions at UPMC Children's! You can donate directly on this page or send a check to the address below and make a note that you are sponsoring my efforts.

UPMC Children’s Hospital Foundation
Attention: Pittsburgh Marathon
4401 Penn Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15224