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Who is 'Rachel,' anyways?

The Road to Rachel team was started by Kyle Giest, who was diagnosed in 2018, at the age of 25, with a rare pediatric cancer called Ewing Sarcoma. He completed frontline treatment in Gainesville, FL, and moved to Pittsburgh last year for treatment when the cancer recurred.

During treatment last year, Kyle learned about the Rachel Carson Trail Challenge (RCTC), a one-day 37-mi hiking challenge, and set it as a goal to complete. The cancer experience presents itself with numerous challenges - fatigue, social isolation, depression, to name a few. He found the process of training, and completing the RCTC last summer, helped confront many of these challenges.

After a six month reprieve from treatment, the cancer reappeared, and Kyle enrolled in a clinical trial at Cleveland Clinic Children’s. Kyle is training 'The Rachel' again, and thought it would be the perfect tool to raise money for rare cancer research as well as other young adults with cancer.

We aim to raise $37,000, $1000 for every mile it takes to complete the full RCTC. We want to reach our goal by the end of June 2024 when both the RCTC and the Pittsburgh Cure Sarcoma Annual Walk take place, on the same day!

The funds raised by our team will be split between Pittsburgh Cure Sarcoma and Young Adult Survivor United (YASU). YASU is a Pittsburgh nonprofit that supports the emotional, financial, and social needs of young adults cancer survivors.

Join us on The Road to Rachel! Subscribe to The Road to Rachel newsletter for updates on Kyle's training, cancer experiences and details about upcoming group hikes.

Please consider supporting this worthy cause through a donation or by signing up for the annual walk!

 

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$10,477 Raised By 94 Donors

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