I’m an American Cancer Society Charity Runner athlete!

For me, participating in this race is going to be a new challenge; not one of a greater distance or a more difficult course but it will be the first marathon of 11 that I will have to run without my best friend.  Cancer took Ruth's life in May this year only hours after my 10th marathon and even though it had been a seemingly long battle it wasn't, and I wasn't ready for her to be gone.  Cancer has touched so many people's lives all around me I figure if there is anything I can do to help raise awareness and maybe even stop someone else from having to experience this empty feeling, I need to be involved.  Running is one thing that I can do. 

Together, we are making a difference.

Like endurance race aspirations, the American Cancer Society is also attacking difficult goals, including preventing cancer and diminishing suffering from the disease.Like me, the Society is putting in a great deal of effort to make these difficult goals possible and to save more lives. I am going to meet my goal of finishing this race to help them meet their goal to end cancer.

Please support me.

In addition to the finishing the race, I am striving to raise money in support of the American Cancer Society. I know that many of you already give to several organizations, maybe even the fight against cancer, so please know that any contribution would be greatly appreciated. Every dollar truly makes a difference. Donating online is easy, and you can donate now. Please help me honor the people who have been touched by cancer, and to bring hope to those currently facing the disease.