Counting down to the end of cancer!

November 30, 2014

I used to work for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and know how important it is to fund the research that saves lives. By the time I finish the Space Coast Half Marathon in Cocoa, FL, I will have completed three 1/2-marathons in the span of one year.  See my story here:

 http://www.wpmobserver.com/news/2013/dec/17/maitland-resident-curing-cancer-one-step-time/

Let me back up a little bit - 21 years ago I was told that I may not walk, talk, or see normally again. I had been in a near-fatal car accident and had crushed my left ankle, broke my pelvis in 5 places, cracked my head open, and bit through my tongue.

I am lucky. I learned to walk and talk, again.

Life could be a lot worse.

I could have cancer.

But I don't.

I was given a second chance at life and I want to do my best to help find a cure so that others can get second chances, too. Better yet - I run because I don't want anybody to ever need a second chance. I run because I want to find a cure.

I have a mission-to help find cures and more effective treatments for blood cancers. To accomplish that mission, I’m participating in the Nike Women's Half Marathon in Washington DC in April as a member of The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Team In Training. Like the other members of TNT, I will be raising funds to help find cures and better treatments for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma. I’m improving the quality of my life by participating and with your support, I can help improve the quality of life for patients and their families as well.

Please make a donation in support of my efforts with Team In Training and help advance the research for cures.

Thank you for being a part of the cure!

Jo Ann