Thank you everyone who donated. Together we crossed the finish line and raised more than $8000
As one of St. Jude Heroes I promise to raise a minimum of $5000 every year, and I hope to do this for as many years as possible. Ideally until the year I die!
Like previous years, this run was a moving and emotional experience.
I sense y’all, the donors with me, and feel your support
I imagine friends/donors at home tracking on the app, cheering me on
I think of my dear friends who have died from Cancer.
I smile and wave at all the supporters cheering
I deeply appreciate my husband, Joe, “the donkey”. He accompanies me to the starting gate, carries all my gear, waits “on call” at the finish line to congratulate me,
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 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.
“I love the idea of y’all running with me,
together we crossed the finish line.
Raising $8000+ for St Jude
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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..
I finished 36 out of 468 for my age group!. My time was a personal best at 2:05. Close enough to the 2 hour mark I am inspired this year to train more specifically, with the aim to run below a 2:00 HR 1/2 marathon next year. https://marathonhandbook.com/sub-2-hour-half-marathon-training-plan/
“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 (updated list coming Saturday)
