Why I Am Running Across The Country to Support the American Cancer Society
Cancer has affected so many people I know and love that it's inspired me to join this American Cancer Society event. Taking part in this event gives me the chance to make a difference and honor those touched by cancer by raising funds for groundbreaking research and services for people dealing with cancer. I'm also participating to inspire hope for those facing the disease and raising money for the American Cancer Society's event to help save lives from cancer. I hope you'll consider signing up too.
Funds raised support cancer patient programs and groundbreaking research that can help save lives. This event also celebrates over 15.5 million cancer survivors nationwide. 15.5 MILLION. That's huge. That's why I'd love your support. Will you join me? And if you can't would you be so kind as to make a donation?
In 2016, my father was diagnosed with laryngeal cancer that affected his voice box. After undergoing intensive radiation treatment for months, which weakened his immune system and caused severe weight loss, we were told the cancer had been eradicated and he had won the fight. In 2017, we received the devasting news that his cancer had aggressively returned. He underwent a laryngectomy to remove his larynx (voice box) and began a very difficult and complicated journey to recovery. This was a hard transition as I watched my father fight his fears and learn a new way of life. In 2018, he was diagnosed with skin cancer, but was fortunate enough to be detected early and removed. After this experience, another family member of mine unfortunately lost the battle with pancreatic cancer.
Cancer is a very unforgiving disease and I hope that with your support and mine, we will one day find a cure for each and every type of cancer.
