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Description
So far you have endured QuaRUNTine, you finished the Game in RunMunji, and we ran Across America to Bring America Together. THIS August we will rally around one of our very own in the RUN to Change Lives group, Jessica Lewis, in her fight against brain cancer. The primary purpose of this month-long event is to raise funds to fight cancer and to use our physical activities to inspire. Each week we offer a unique challenge like NOTHING we have done before, forcing everyone to dig deep, find inspiration, hope and a sense of community as we send Good VIBES to Jess!
TEAM AND INDIVIDUAL FUNDRAISING
Let's make a dent in cancer research in honor of Jessica Lewis. Once registered each person has the opportunity to begin fundraising either as an individual or on a team for the Live Free Association. Live Free Association is partnering with the University of Colorado, Department of Neurosurgery to help them raise money for research to find a cure one day. Funds raised as part of Vibin' 4 Jess will benefit the University of Colorado, Neurosurgery to support research for their brain tissue bank. (Your registration fee of $15 covers the cost of your t-shirt and shipping)
WHY
Let's be honest - cancer SUCKS! Anyone that has experienced it personally or has seen a loved one go through it knows it is absolutely heart wrenching. Ask anyone that has survived and beat cancer and they will tell you the support network of family, friends and community is what gets them through and keeps hope alive.
- 80,000 people are diagnosed with primary brain tumors each year. 30% of these are malignant and treatment options are limited
- 200,000 people are diagnosed annually with brain tumors that have spread from cancer in some other part of their body.
- 700,000 people are living with a brain tumor diagnosis right this minute.
WHEN
WHAT
Each week we have a new theme to bring inspiration, perspective and awareness to the cause:
- A week of Inspiration
- A week in the trenches
- A week of silliness
- A week for Jess
Each Friday we will post in our Facebook Group and Instagram, and update this page with the details of the challenge. Each participant that completes 2 posts on social media will be automatically entered to win prizes!
WHERE
It’s all virtual! It begins on August 1 and lasts the entire month. Post you pictures and other inspirational footage and images for Jess in our Facebook Group, Instagram and other platforms.
WHAT WE GIVE BACK TO YOU
Most importantly you get to be a part of something truly amazing and Change a Life of one of our very own RUN to Change Lives members. We also know you like the swag too and your $15 registration fee covers: shirts, prizes and other discounts!
- The unique Vibin4Jess t-shirt featuring the art from Shannon Caster, an ultra-runner, RUN to Change Lives member, and super talented artist!
- All registered participants will receive 10% off all shoes and 25% off all apparel from our partner RNK Running and Walking for the duration of the event.
- Weekly giveaways to lucky participants who are the most active in our RUN to Change Lives Facebook Group and tagging us on Instagram.
About Jess
Life can change in the blink of an eye. That is just what happened to our dear friend, Jessica. On Saturday, April 25th she began having difficulties placing commonly used words. After speaking with her doctor on the 27th a MRI was ordered and a golf-ball-sized tumor was found in the left parietal lobe of her brain. Surgery was completed on May 1st to remove the tumor. The surgeon was not able to remove all of the tumor. Jessica has been diagnosed with a grade 4 glioblastoma. She started chemotherapy in early June and will finish in July.
Despite these major changes and challenges, Jess has remained positive and continues to inspire those around her. Prior to surgery, Jessica made a couple videos. In one of her videos she empowered her friends and family to use her situation as a wake up call in their own lives. Life is full of so many opportunities. It is up to us to take action, step out of our comfort zone, and do the things that we dream of.
Jessica loves to share her optimism with the world and is intentional about the way she lives. Bringing people together for hikes and runs has always been something she has excelled at. Jessica enjoys working out- not because she wants to look a certain way- but because it brings people together and brightens her day. Vibin’ for Jess is a movement to spread good vibes for our heroine, Jessica, and to share sunshine throughout our communities. As you complete the challenges on the Vibin’ for Jess journey please share those Join in the fun as we strive to find and create joy in the lives of others.
Jessica= wife, mother, runner, fitness instructor, hiker, dancer, and an amazing friend who enjoys gardening and canning her way through summer and fall
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Sponsors
A special thanks to Rylie's ARK, RNK Running & Walking and CU Department of Neurosurgery for making this event possible!
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