In 2016, my dear friend Emma Bechert passed away from pediatric cancer after a 13 year battle. Emma was an amazing friend who maintained a loving and positive attitude towards life during her entire fight. She was the strongest person I have ever known and I miss her every single day.
My cousin’s husband Ryan Spurr was diagnosed with melanoma in May of 2023. He is the kindest person, and an amazing husband, father to 4 beautiful babies, and family member. His smile lights up every room. He has been a warrior throughout this journey. 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.
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.
