What does fundraising for lung cancer research mean to you?
Fundraising for lung cancer research is deeply personal to me. After losing my dad to a thoracic cancer, I’ve seen how critical continued research can be toward improving early detection, treatment options, and survival rates. Supporting this mission means turning that experience into an action.
Who do you run for?
I am running in memory of my dad, who passed away from mesothelioma, an aggressive cancer affecting the lining of the lungs. He was a lifelong runner and a marathoner, and I grew up watching him train nearly every day. Although we never ran together, he used to sprint us kids at the end of football practice when he was coaching, and I still remember the first day I beat him. Running has become the place where I feel closest to him, and this marathon is a way to honor both his legacy and his strength.
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I run because it grounds me and gives me clarity.
My mantra on tough runs is “keep moving.”
The first thing I’ll do after crossing the finish line is celebrate the miles (most likely while sitting down).
On my running playlist: Give It All You Got.
My running playlist isn’t really a playlist, I put on Two Friends “Big Booty Mix” (all Volumns) and just enjoy the mashups.