CLIMB TO END CANCER                                                                                 September 19, 2026

Welcome to our Team Page. The former team, Living Christ Family, has disbanded because many members are unavailable this year for the September 19th Climb. Due to a recent family loss to cancer, I am forming a new team called " Remember, Brad”. Cancer has touched so many of us, and even though I am dedicating this walk to my nephew, Brad, I will also include the many for whom I have walked before. We'll spend the next few weeks fundraising for the American Cancer Society. Then, on the day of the event, we'll remember the lives lost to cancer, honor the many survivors, and support the caregivers who so selflessly help others.

Let me share a little about my nephew. I was only sixteen when my sister and her husband adopted him, with another son to follow 2 years later. Of course, I was the obvious one to assume the role of babysitter. Several years later, after their Dad passed, I was able to spend many weekends with my sister and nephews, during which we "made so many wonderful memories." And even later, when the boys were teens, we spent many summer days in their orchard picking cherries to sell on the market. More fun than picking cherries, though, were the backpack trips together on the trails of Mt. Rainier National Park. And now, as both nephews have been looking forward to retirement, Brad lost his battle to cancer.

 The money we raise helps the American Cancer Society in so many ways. It's funding innovative research. It's providing free information for people dealing with the disease. It's providing rides to treatment and places to stay for people who have to seek treatment far from home. And even though Brad lost his battle, the money we raise will help save other lives and give them more birthdays. Please consider a donation to advance the cause.

So many of you have had similar painful experiences of loss. But I’m not giving up on the ACS to support research that continues to save lives. And so, I continue to walk after having participated for over 30 years.
Join me, and together we can make a difference. Your support means a lot and helps keep our community connected in this cause.

  As I did every year, I called my nephew on his birthday last  February. That’s when he told me about his cancer, which had been treated for over two years...  two more years that cancer research gave him. I think he knew this would be his last birthday call from his Auntie Margie. As time moves forward,  we are blessed with memories to cherish.  

Perhaps you have already donated to the ACS or another organization. Thank you. However, if you can support me as I walk the 7 miles, I would be grateful. You can send a check to my address or follow the link below.

Thank you for your prayers, your thoughts, and your financial help if you can.

https://runsignup.com/Race/FindARunner/?eventId=&search=Margie+Goulden&raceId=201139&perPage=10