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For participating in 2026 Philadelphia Marathon Weekend

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My Story…

Hi everyone! Thank you for your generosity in helping me reach my fundraising goal! Below I've written a bit more about why I am fundraising for AACR.

I am running my first marathon this year, and I'm proud to be raising money for the American Association for Cancer Research. In medical school, I learn a lot about cancers and see patients grappling with the physical and mental tribulations of their diagnosis and treatment. However, the fight against cancer is also very near and dear to my heart as it has recently touched my own family. As you may or may not know, my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer around the same time that I started medical school last fall. I am eternally grateful for the countless scientists and physicians whose lives' work allowed for the understanding and treatment of my mom's diagnosis. It is because of cancer research that my mom has completed treatment and is in remission.

I hope that you will join me in supporting the AACR's lifesaving work to fund critical research that moves us all closer to a cancer-free world. I greatly appreciate any contribution that you are able to make. Thank you and Fuck Cancer! 

"And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith." Hebrews 12:2

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The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) is on the front lines of the quest for new and innovative ways to understand, prevent, and cure cancer. We bring together the greatest minds in cancer science to defeat cancer. The AACR invites you to join us in imagining a world without cancer. More importantly, we invite you to join us in making it happen.

Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Jun 16 Josh Loftus $104.75
Jun 14 Chien Family Run, John, run! Love, Chi-Ming, Juliette, Jo, Evie & Mia $104.75
Jun 05 Julia Ostroff Good luck! $26.19
Jun 05 katie good luck twin $104.75
Jun 05 Brittany & Daniel Betten $26.19
Jun 04 Nathan and Karen Go John! $26.19
Jun 04 Ho Fam Rooting for you, John! Happy to support you and this cause. Good luck reaching your goal! $52.38
Jun 03 Mama <3 $104.75
Jun 03 Eshani Ragam Go John! $26.19
Jun 03 Lee An What a great cause. Good luck with your first marathon! $52.38