vitaminID.com is honored to support the fourth annual 26.2 with Donna: The National Marathon to Finish Breast Cancer, the only marathon dedicated to raising funds for breast cancer research and empowering women living with breast cancer.
Why I’m Running
Three and 1/2 years ago I was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 37. After several tests and surgery,
I started chemo & shaved my hair off then radiation therapy. All along this journey my two daughters were
so compassionate and understanding and never were ashamed or embarrassed as I walked the malls with
them with my colorful bandana’s on. I run so that my daughters will NEVER have to endure what I have. I run for the women that have lost the battle so bravely and
I run because I believe some day there will be a cure.
I started chemo & shaved my hair off then radiation therapy. All along this journey my two daughters were
so compassionate and understanding and never were ashamed or embarrassed as I walked the malls with
them with my colorful bandana’s on. I run so that my daughters will NEVER have to endure what I have. I run for the women that have lost the battle so bravely and
I run because I believe some day there will be a cure.
IrisMarie Bucheli-Nieves
Why I’m Running
I had just enlisted in the Navy and before I shipped to Basic Training my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. I knew the challenges of the military would be rigorous and rewarding, but had a hard time accepting that I wasn’t going to be there with her for her challenges! As it turns out my military training isn’t very far from the 26.2 w/ Donna. The thing I’m looking forward to most isn’t finishing my first half-marathon, but having my mom there to put my first medal around my neck! I love you mom & I know your going to win your race too!!
Alan
Why I’m Running
My cousin, Liz, gave birth to a beautiful baby girl in November 2009 and was diagnosed, at the age of 28, with Stage 4 Breast Cancer that had metastasized to her bones the following June. She had a very short, difficult battle, but she fought every second of that battle! The cancer stole her from us on September 16, 2010. The least that I can do is run a half marathon in the hope that Liz’s daughter won’t have to go through the same battle!
Tracey S.
Why I’m Running
This is my 3rd time running the half marathon with Donna. My lovely wife of 23 years died from triple negative breast cancer in November of 2007. My twin boys and I are running so that we end breast cancer forever! We will never stop running and working to beat this disease. We will run like the wind for the kind loving woman who was my best friend and the best mother children could ever have. Cancer may be able to define our mortality but it can never ever break out spirit and our love. Breast cancer has no chance. We will persist, we will win.
Roger Luca
Donna Deegan, a three-time survivor of breast cancer, is an advocate for women who struggle to make ends meet while coping with and undergoing treatment for breast cancer. In response, she created The Donna Foundation, providing funds to meet the critical needs of women living with breast cancer. The marathon raises funds for the cause.
One hundred percent of your donation goes directly to breast cancer research at the Mayo Clinic and The Donna Foundation.
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