My name is Jackie Alfinito. I am 19 years old and currently in my freshman year of college. In August of 2021, I was diagnosed with Metastatic Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma. While this has been difficult and life-changing, there have been some bright spots. My team at Nemours Children's Hospital took great care of me physically through all of the labs, surgeries, and office visits.
It was later in 2021, however, when I was connected to the MIP Foundation which provided me with amazing coping tools and skills as well as a personalized array of gifts, crafts, and activities. The MIP Foundation supported me through the toughest period and I vowed to give back to them what they had done for me. I am so excited to be back holding this race for another year, and I hope you can join us in Downingtown!
