Welcome to my fundraising page! I am happy to run for a cause I believe in and am trying to 'pay it forward' and make an impact by raising funds for an organization that helps local people dealing with cancer. All proceeds support Cancer Connection and they offer their services free of charge to make a difference in people's lives.

Cancer is something that unfortunately will touch all of us at some point, either through our own diagnosis or that of a loved one. I'm running this race for a number of people. First and foremost, my mom, who is a lung cancer survivor. My brother, who lives with a rare, uncurable lymphoma and is still kicking ass. My best friend Heidi, the person who got me into running, who is a thyroid cancer survivor herself and my partner in crime on this half marathon. My late grandmother who was a breast cancer survivor. My co-worker and friend Dyanne, who passed away a few years ago from pancreatic cancer and I still think about nearly every day. And so many others--my former college and high school classmates, parents of my kids friends and teammates, and my friends parents. 

I've set a really big fundraising goal for myself. I want to raise $100 for each of the 13.1 miles that I'll run. Please help me reach my goal and support this cause.

No donation is too small! Thank you for supporting me!

The WMass Mother's Day Half Marathon has been supporting Cancer Connection for 14 years - help us make the 15th the biggest and best! .

This race is one of extremely FEW that operate on donation. Race expenses are kept to a minimum, yet we try to make the runners' experience top-notch. This race has a vibe of gratitude, appreciation and so much love. Not only are runners happy to run, volunteers are happy to help and cancer-warriors are happy to benefit from the free services provided by Cancer Connection.

It is truly The BEST half in Western Mass! This race makes an impact!

Cancer Connection provides a haven where people with cancer and their loved ones can learn how to navigate the difficulties of cancer through FREE one-to-one guidance, education, peer support, integrative therapies and exercise and creative programs.