My Story…
In 2027, I’ll be running the Pittsburgh Marathon in honor of my dad, Raymond Glabicki, who passed away from cancer in 2019 at just 47 years old.
My dad battled cancer for much of his life. At age 10, he was treated for Hodgkin’s disease at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. As an adult, he later battled thyroid cancer and received care at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. Through it all, he never lost his strength, sense of humor, or love for life. He was an incredible dad, and so much of who I am today comes from him.
Since losing him, giving back to families affected by cancer has become especially important to me. Over the years, I’ve fundraised for UPMC Children’s, mentored individuals and families through Cancer Hope Network, and supported initiatives at Michigan Medicine’s Rogel Cancer Center.
My dad and I were both born and raised in Pittsburgh, and I can’t imagine a more meaningful place to run 26.2 miles in his honor. I’m grateful to support the hospital that once cared for him and help other children and families facing similar challenges.
Thank you for supporting a cause that means so much to my family and me. ❤️
Description
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
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 23 | Christine Glabicki (Gigi) | $54.10 |
| Oct 22 | Andrea Satariano | Undisclosed amount |
| Oct 22 | Uncle Dave | $267.10 |
| Oct 22 | Whistle while you work vacations | $50.00 |
| Oct 22 | Ru | $27.48 |
| Oct 21 | Isabel Gouveia & Family | $27.48 |
| Oct 21 | Jasmine | $75.00 |
| Oct 21 | Kavya Parikh | Undisclosed amount |
| Oct 21 | Yash Potdukhe | Undisclosed amount |
| Oct 21 | Avery Bursick | $27.48 |
