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My Story…

Hi friends! 🏃‍♂️❤️


This November, I'll be returning to the Philadelphia Marathon for the third year in a row! It will also be my 13th full marathon, and I'm excited to once again combine my passion for running with a cause that means so much to me.

I'm honored to be running with Takeda Pharmaceuticals in support of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR).

Cancer research is deeply personal to me. In 2016, my mom was diagnosed with cancer. Thankfully, after a long and difficult journey, she recovered. Watching her fight taught me how important hope, medical innovation, and continued research are—not only for patients, but also for their families and loved ones.

Every breakthrough starts with research, and organizations like AACR help make those breakthroughs possible.

If you're able, I'd be incredibly grateful if you could consider making a donation—even $5 can help advance lifesaving cancer research. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a meaningful difference.

And if you'll be in Philadelphia this November, come cheer on the runners—or better yet, lace up your shoes and join us on the course! 🏅

Thank you for your kindness, encouragement, and support. It truly means the world to me.


With gratitude,

Sixia (Neo) Sun ❤️

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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
Jul 01 JoAnn Killackey So proud of you! $261.88