Hi everyone! My name is Jason Lakritz. I've always been a competitive runner and have participated in many running events throughout my running career. I've been lucky thus far to be able to represent Urban Athletics, LIU, and FSU. The Rock 'n' Roll San Diego half marathon in June will be my first opportunity to represent a charitable organization - the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. I chose this to be my first race to raise funds for charity because of cancer hitting so close to home. As many of you know, I started my career as a PT less than a year ago and have been blessed to not only work with the best patients, but also have a great mentor, Michael Conlon. Mike's 9 year old cousin Sophia has been diagnosed with Leukemia. She is currently going through chemotherapy to try and fight her way back to health. I participated in many races in the past, but none will have the meaning of this race. I will be proud to create awareness for the need to find a cure for cancer by wearing the LLS singlet. My goal for this half marathon is to finish in the top 3 of the race so I can stand on the podium wearing the singlet that represents so much more than just a great charitable organization. Hopefully I can put a smile on Sophia's face!

I have a mission-to help find cures and more effective treatments for blood cancers. To accomplish that mission, I’m participating in a sports endurance event 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 so much for your support and donations!