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For participating in 2026 Beneva Vancouver Half Marathon

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Why This Run Matters to Me

The Tumour Foundation of BC supports people living with rare conditions like Neurofibromatosis Type 1, which affects about 1 in 2,000–3,000 people but remains widely under-recognized and underfunded. Many patients struggle to access knowledgeable care, and without advocacy, they can easily fall through the cracks. What’s remarkable is how much this team does with so little. I’ve met them. They work incredibly hard, often on a very limited budget, driven by genuine care and a strong sense of responsibility to these patients. Much of what they do is powered by passion and volunteer effort. Their advocacy truly changes lives, and sometimes saves them. Even a small donation can make a meaningful difference in helping someone access support, care, and a better quality of life.

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I’m running to support the Tumour Foundation of BC- and the families in our community living with neurofibromatosis (NF).

NF is a lifelong complex condition that causes tumours to grow on nerves throughout the body. It affects each person differently and can bring medical, learning, and emotional challenges.

For many families, the journey can feel overwhelming. That’s why the Tumour Foundation of BC provides trusted support, education, and advocacy- so no one has to navigate NF alone.

By supporting my run, you are helping fund:

• Direct 1:1 support through the NF Health Line
• Trusted educational resources for families and healthcare providers
• Community connection and advocacy for improved care in BC

Every donation- big or small- helps strengthen this support network.

Thank you for supporting this cause and cheering me on!

Learn more at NFtruth.ca

Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Apr 20 Benjamin Zhao What a wonderful cause! Thank you! CA$107.72
Apr 16 Kevin Kirkpatrick CA$54.31
Apr 13 Heather Alekson Great cause. Thank you for bringing awareness and good luck on the run! CA$54.31
Apr 11 Diana Choi Thank you, TFBC, for all the awesome work and much-needed support for the people and families affected by NF! CA$54.31
Apr 10 Shuai Gu CA$27.60
Apr 09 David Mengestu CA$54.31
Apr 09 Iram Rohail Undisclosed amount
Apr 09 Julie Wilson I encourage everyone to donate to this worthy cause! CA$535.02
Apr 09 Julie Wilson Thank you Tumour Foundation for everything you do CA$535.02