: ​Greetings, Friends!

POST-RACE UPDATE -- We did it:  You donated  and I walked. TOGETHER we raised awareness and funds to help defeat Lung Cancer! THANK YOU !!!

And now a quick Question : How can you finish in 201st Place and still  * win * a Bronze Medal ???

Answer : You can when you come in third in your AGE & GENDER GROUP

 ... as I did in the 2024 SF Bay Area 5K.

[Please scroll down to read my original post]

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Yes, I have NSCLC  (LUNG CANCER) and I want you to know that I am still strong enough to walk (not run) in the annual GO2 Foundation

Bay Area 5K

Sunday, September 22, 2024

Please consider helping me to ensure access to care for all and to extend the lives of my fellow Lung Cancer patients by making a contribution here on my page.

The funds I raise will be applied towards improving care, amplifying awareness, driving advocacy and conducting innovative research with the vision of doubling SURVIVAL from 20% to 40% by 2025.

Helping to defeat this killer disease and thereby saving lives (mine included) ... isn't that a worthwhile pursuit ... I certainly think so. And I hope you do as well.

Many thanks in advance,

Ana  ( - NSCLC six-year Survivor - )

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!!!  BIG Love & gratitude  for my  ^*twenty-two*^  beautiful and compassionate SPONSORS :

Ronnie Fong ~ Carol Rossi ~ Sasha D ~ Laura C ~ Horst Bansner ~ Keenan Kelsey ~ Bill Jackson & Jackie Holen ~ Christine Tawadrous ~ Herve U ~ Robert Go ~ Bruce Schatzman ~ Vincent Schmidt ~ Bing Liem ~ Jeanne Tate ~ Bill K ~ Udi ~ Eva ~ Maureen ~ Keith ~ Vince ~ Steve & Sonya ~ William

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Of course I am grateful  for your money gift  to this vital cause.  But I also appreciate  the personal comments that accompany your donation ... So I will share a few of them here (anonymously) and will keep re-reading them for encouragement

"You Go, Ana!! Best of luck fulfilling your goal(s)!! "

“I hope nobody is under the false impression they're going to keep up with you... :-) “  -------- [ Okay, I must say: I love this one! Thanks, Steve. You're too funny, teeheee ]

"Best Wishes to you, ANA! "

"Go Ana!"

"5K is a long way! :-)"

"Wishing you all the best, Ana!"

"Great going... thanks for your caring!"

"You've got this Ana!"

"Go Ana...so proud of you "

" Machs gut und viel Glück "

" Keep up the amazing work Ana! "

" Du bist eine Inspiration, Ana! Weiter so! "

...and then one of my sponsors reminds us of the LIVES THAT WERE LOST TO LUNG CANCER. The message accompanying his donation reads: "In Memory of Joan and others" - Yes, indeed. Thank you, Ronnie ~

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~ EVEN THE MOST MODEST DONATION IS GRATEFULLY RECEIVED ~