Next weekend, February 25, 2023, I (Helen Terry) head back to Vegas to run the 1/2 marathon for St Jude. As one of St. Jude Heroes I'm on my final "push" to raise the promised $5000.
This is a run and a pledge I have committed to annually. As I run I think of all my dear friends who have died from Cancer. I want to do my part to help KILL CANCER. The race is through the streets of Vegas (it's the one night they close down the traffic) We run down the strip with amazing lights, fabulous cheers from the crowd and live bands playing all along the course!
“I love the idea of y’all running with me,
together we cross the finish line.
On Race Day I’m writing the names of donors on my body;
$60 and above on my legs
$150 and above on my arms”
I also love supporting an organization who is committed to research and ensuring families with children with cancer don't have the added financial stress of bills while their little loved ones navigate treatment.
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is an organization very close to my heart. Growing up I had a friend die from leukemia. When I moved to Houston a dear friend, called Liliana (who I named my daughter after) was at MD Anderson for an experimental research project in the hope she'd win her battle with cancer. The program gave her 2 years of joy, including our fast and furiously fun friendship. Unfortunately she then declined suddenly and died from cancer.
This year I plan to write the names of each person who donates, $60 and above on my legs and $150 and above on my arms.
I love the idea of y'all running with me, together we cross the finish line. You can even track me as I run if you like! I'll be posting the link/app on race day, next Sunday.
We've been raising funds every month at our 1st Cuppa Events and also our Soma Faith classes Thank you Deb Kern for your part in this project, where you generously taught classes and allowed 100% to be donated to the cause.
We have raised a total of $3265 so far.
“I could never put into words what St. Jude means to our family,” Katie says. “They saved my baby boy not once, but twice. The care, dedication and love that are in the hospital are phenomenal. St. Jude will forever hold a special place in my heart.”
Thank you to the following who have already donated:
