On October 18^th, 2014 I am lacing up my sneakers and running the Baltimore Marathon to raise money for the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults as a member of TEAM FIGHT. I am taking on this challenge in honor of all cancer survivors, their families, and those who have lost their life to cancer. This will be my second Baltimore marathon and it will be most memorable because I will be benefiting other people through this wonderful non-profit organization.

The unfortunate truth is that we all know someone, whether it is a friend or a relative or even a friend of a friend, who has been affected by cancer. I do not support this cause only because of family ties and the career path I have chosen as a cancer researcher, but because it is a way to give back to and better our community. I hope that through my love for sport I can add to the support found in the cancer community and help others cope with the battles they didn’t choose.

A big part of being a member of Team Fight is raising funds so that all young adults affected by cancer will have access to the resources necessary to succeed. I would really appreciate it if you would sponsor me through my online fundraising page. I have committed to raising $1,000 for the Ulman Cancer Fund by completing the 26.2 miles – no matter how long it takes! This is our chance to raise funds for support, education, awareness, and resources for young adults affected by cancer, their families and friends.

Every dollar counts! UCF is a fantastic organization helping young adults and their loved ones fight cancer and embrace survivorship. Please help me help the Ulman Cancer Fund and Team Fight to create change that lasts by helping our team.

Thanks in advance for your thoughtfulness and generosity!
Sincerely,

Jimena 

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.