I’d like to do something. It’s not much, but it’s a start and I’m hoping you will join me.
You see, women of all ages can and DO get breast cancer. More than 250,000 women under 40 will be living with breast cancer this year.
There is also little research about fertility, pregnancy, hormonal impact, mortality rate and long-term survivorship issues for young women with cancer. And research that focuses on young Latinas and African-American women is almost non-existent.
Young Survival Coalition is the only international, non-profit network of breast cancer survivors and supporters dedicated to the concerns and issues unique to young women. Their motto, “Action, Advocacy, Awareness” has helped educate the medical, research and legislative community and persuade them to address these important issues.
They YSC is also a point of contact for young women living with breast cancer.
I’ve pledged to run the Boston Marathon on April 16, 2007 after I raise $2,500 for this amazing organization.
Please support my effort to raise money and awareness by contributing whatever you can.
Thank you!
And a special thank you to the Bill Rodgers Running Center!
"Thanks for doing this and good luck in the marathon!"
katherine shorb
$25.00
"best of luck!"
Bobby Kirkwood
$25.00
"Best of luck to you!"
DELORES OKONMAH
$100.00
"IN HONORING YOUR SPIRIT, COURAGE, CARING, DETERMINATION, WILLINGNESS TO TRAIN, AND VISION TO SEE YOURSELF AND OTHERS CROSS THE FINISH LINE I GIVE WITH GRATITUDE. ENJOY! YOU WILL MEET SUCH WONDERFUL...WONDERFUL... HUMAN SPIRITS ON THIS JOURNEY. BE VERY BLESSED. XOXOX DELORES"
Corey Johnson
$25.00
"Unfortunately I wont be able to make it physically like I thought...but every step you take, every tired feeling you overcome, every second wind you catch, will be my spirit urging you onwards.
Love,
CJ"
Christopher Sanders
$50.00
"Isa, you inspire me beyond expression.
Godspeed and Love,
Your brother Topher"
Wayne Ma
$50.00
"All right, your barrage of e-mails finally wore me down. Now leave me alone :-p. J/K! Good luck with the race!"
Corey Johnson
$26.00
"I may be po...but my pride can't let me be last amongst the fellas, even if I have to beans for a month, GO GET EM ISA!"
Magaly Barajas-Roman
$75.00
"You ROCK Girl! I am in total awe of your determination and power to soldier on through all kinds of pain, setback, lack of "proper" amounts of training time, etc.
I am very happy to donate to such a wonderful cause but also to such a determined woman. Si Se Puede!!!"
George Barnes
$25.00
"Good luck. I admire what you are doing. It's not an easy run.
George Barnes"
Leo Miramon
$100.00
"Sorry i'm late with my donation.... Hope this helps you in reaching your goal."
Kjersten & Eva Barajas-Reich
$25.00
"Isa you go get 'em girl. I've been so inspired by seeing you on this amazing journey. You always dream big and deliver hard, just like you will on Monday. Much love,
Kjersten"
