Running Lakefront for the Go2Foundation
In November of 2019, I ran my first half marathon. This was going to be the check on my bucket list. I felt great and accomplished that day - but one thing was missing - I didn't hear from my always supportive, always encouraging, endurance athlete cousin, Beth. What I didn't know was how sick she had become - because she was also always stoic. About 10 days later, the world lost her beautiful soul.
Then - I knew I would run in her memory... maybe another half... something - because finishing the half made me want to share this with her. At her memorial service - I learned that her running friends were planning to run a marathon in her memory.. And damn it, Beth.. now I have to run a marathon (I don't really like running. I see it as an efficient exercise - period)
We partnered with Go To Foundation - a charity near and dear to Beth - which raises money for lung cancer research and we were set to run the Marine Corp Marathon.
And then.. covid.
Instead of running with the Marines - I am running in Milwaukee at the Lakefront Marathon on October 3. I won't be running with Beth's friends, but I will still be running with her in my heart.
You can help me by sponsoring me in this run - and making a difference for lung cancer research. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death - and even if you only count lung cancer in non-smokers, it is still one of the leading causes.
However you can help - I will appreciate it. This run will challenge my brain and my body - and knowing I have your support will help me cross that finish line.
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The GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer (a merger of the Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation and Lung Cancer Alliance) is the ‘go-to’ global force serving and advocating for the needs of the entire lung cancer community.
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