On August 18, hundreds of Dana-Farber runners, including myself, will participate in the 52nd running of the ASICS Falmouth Road Race! I am training to run 7-miles along Cape Cod’s scenic coastline, while raising critical funds that directly support Dana-Farber Cancer Institute patients and families, in New England and around the world.
This will be my second year running and after last year's run it was eye opening to see how many supporters line the 7 miles, both sides of the road cheering the entire way. Last year one supporter pointed to me and yelled DANA FARBER, THANK YOU, I'M A PATIENT. Going into the race nursing two knee injuries rocking two braces I told myself I'd be happy if I was able to run half and walk the other half. Moments like these pushed me to the finish line (ran all 7 miles) in 1 hour and 38 minutes which I was ecstatic with. Just like last year I run for those I've lost and those who are currently fighting or have lost their fight. I run for all who are affected by this horrible disease but more specifically Timmy McGuinness, Paul Coffey, Jay Dion, Art Franke, Mike Bergeron, and Bob Botto.
Every mile and each donation, no matter the size, supports The Dana-Farber Campaign, the Institute’s ambitious, multi-year fundraising effort, focused on supporting revolutionary research, extraordinary care, exceptional expertise, and other priorities, to help Dana-Farber accomplish its mission of preventing, treating, and defying cancer.
Thank you for your support! Together, we are helping Dana-Farber race toward the ultimate finish line: a world without cancer. Cancer fears us!
