Help Bénédicte raise money

If you know me, you know that I run a fundraiser every single year. But this year, the cause hits very close to home.I am dedicating this challenge to my childhood bestie, Marie-Kate, who is my closest friend on this earth. Marie-Kate has Sickle Cell Disease, a painful, incurable genetic blood disorder that deforms red blood cells and causes severe health complications.When I visited her in France this past May, it really opened my eyes to what she and her brother go through. It made me realize that I wanted to use my next fundraiser to bring visibility to this condition, which rarely gets the public attention it deserves.

The Challenge:
To make a real impact, I knew I had to step out of my comfort zone. Last year, I managed to run 1km every single day for 30 days. But this year, I’m raising the stakes and training to run an official 5K. Anyone who knows me knows how much I HATE RUNNING. I’m anything but a runner! But this journey is about pushing my boundaries and learning to enjoy the process along the way.

Where Your Donations Go:
Every dollar raised will go directly to the Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Group of Ontario (SCAGO). They do vital work providing patient support, raising awareness, and funding crucial medical research to improve treatments and find a cure.

Thank you so much for supporting my journey and helping me shine a light on this cause!

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