After running numerous races for my own benefit (health and fun), I have decided IT IS TIME!  It is time to give to those who need the help, the courage, and the support.  It is time to bring a smile to a face besides my own.  It is time to give to those who need the means to continue.  Every day I wake up is a blessing and another opportunity to spread a smile and a kind word.  Now every time I step out on the road and hit the pavement, IT IS TIME to bless those who are in need.

Please join in my efforts as I raise money for this organization.  I will be participating in the WALT DISNEY WORLD DOPEY CHALLENGE on January 9-12, 2014.  What is the Dopey Challenge you ask?  I will be running a 5K, 10K, 1/2 marathon, and a full marathon over the 4 days.  Disney's reward for completing this challenge is a total of SIX medals.  Team Fight connected me with TJ Rufty, a 19 year old from Maryland who is battleing Burkitt Lymphoma.  He has been in the hospital since mothers day and in that time has become partially paralyzed, has lost his hearing, ability to speak, and only has use of his arms (which are really strong!) due to the chemo drugs and side affecs.  My hope is to bring a little extra cheer to TJ giving them ALL SIX MEDALS. Thank you for joining me in the fight against cancer.  

Young adults exude boundless optimism, idealism, and a sense of indestructibility. Cancer, however, robs them of this perspective. They face the complex practical issues of independence, personal finance, and education or career interruption as well as taxing emotional concerns such as dating, fertility, and hopelessness. Our programs and services address areas of cancer support, health & wellness, advocacy and education specific to young adults dealing with cancer.

• We FIGHT because there are over 70,000 young adults diagnosed with cancer each year.
• We FIGHT because survival rates have NOT increased for young adults in over 35 years.
• We FIGHT because we want to raise awareness.
• We FIGHT because we care and want to make a difference

The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults changes lives by creating a community of support for young adults, and their loved ones, as they fight cancer and embrace survivorship. 

With your support, The Ulman Cancer Fund is able to provide multiple support services and resources for the young adult cancer community, including: 

• Cancer to 5K - A free, progressive, 12-week run/walk program designed to reintroduce cancer survivors to physical activity.

• Helping Others Fight - A volunteer program that provides basic services – such as transportation to and from treatment, yard work, home repairs, delivery of chemo care bags – to local cancer patients and their families so they can focus their energy on their battle with cancer and their well-being.

• Patient Navigation - A free program - onsite at cancer centers and remote - that ensures no young adult ever faces cancer alone.  We provide one-on-one personal support and resources to young adults and their families to help them manage the cancer experience and long-term cancer survival. 

• Scholarships - A financial assistance program to help young adults continue their education after being affected by cancer through their own diagnosis or the diagnosis of a loved one.


Thank you for making these programs and our mission possible.