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Throwback to LACC
On March 19, 2023 I will be running in the LA Charity Half Marathon as a part of the Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Research's Team – the Hirshberg Training Team. I would not necessarily consider myself "a runner," especially in comparison to my brother or my husband. But I am doing my best to tap back into my identity as an athlete as a way of celebrating that I can move my body freely. My health, wellness, and able body is a gift not granted to all beautiful humans, especially those facing an illness like cancer. That is why I've not only committed to running the half marathon, but also raising at least $1,000 in honor of anyone battling cancer.
My history with the Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer goes way back- fourteen years back exactly, when I was a freshman at UCLA. I was lucky enough to be granted the intern role at the Foundation and spent six wonderful years growing in my role and as a person. Lisa Manheim, Agi Hirshberg, and the entire powerhouse (primarily female!) team at the Hirshberg Foundation changed my life in more ways than they know. They taught me the importance of serving others with empathy and dignity and the power of relentless determination when trying to reach a seemingly insurmountable goal.
Pancreatic Cancer statistics are grim. It is the #3 cancer killer in the United States amongst both men and women. Nine out of ten pancreatic cancer patients will die. The average life expectancy after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer is just 3-6 months. But with your help and the Hirshberg Foundations efforts, we can make a direct impact on the lives of current patients, and have a chance of positively improving those statistics for future generations.
Please make a donation today and help me to reach my fundraising goal! I promise to continue moving my body and training hard so that on race day I can reach my goal of running the half marathon in honor of all those affected by cancer.
Achievements
Fundraising Goal
I've hit the fundraising goal of $1,000
Personal Progress:
of Goal
$1,415
Raised
$1,000.00
Fundraising Honor Roll
Instagram Fundraiser
$715
Alex&Sarah
Shay Talboys
$200
Schaller Family
$100
Gerald & Flo Addis-Miller
$100
Susie Parks
$50
Nancy Lanksbury
$25
Julie Flattery
$25
HTT Alum
I’ve run with the Hirshberg Training Team before
I ran the Los Angeles Marathon!
I ran Los Angeles for pancreatic cancer!
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