Racing to Save Lives

I'm very excited to share with you my latest endeavor in NYC. I'm finally getting ready to run my first half-marathon on Aug. 16, to benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. While I've always enjoyed running, 13.1 miles is a whole new challenge for me -- one that I'm passionate about and eager to begin.

I'm training to participate in an endurance event as a member of The Society's (LLS) Team In Training. All of us on Team In Training are raising funds to help stop leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma and myeloma from taking more lives. I am completing this event in honor of all individuals who are battling blood cancers. These people are the real heroes on our team, and we need your support!

I've already met cancer survivors in the program, who have become an inspiration for me every time I lace up my running shoes. One woman, just 25 years old, is running her first event after being diagnosed her senior year in college and fighting her way to remission. I'm more determined than ever to achieve my fundraising goal and challenge myself to cross the finish line, even if I have to crawl through it. Any donation amounts are much appreciated :)

Thank you so much for your support, it means the world to me and so many others! Feel free to contact me anytime with questions at kristenmhenning@gmail.com or 714-642-9736.

Cheers,

Kristen