Hi there! Thank you so much for visiting my personal fundraising page. This September 12th and 13th,  I am climbing the Rocky Steps at the Philadelphia Art Museum for 24 continuous hours for the 2nd year as a Sponsored Athlete for Legacy of Hope during their 9th annual endurance event, PHL24.  

PHL24 is built on resilience, community, and showing up for others when they need it most. Alongside 30 other dedicated athletes, I’ll be climbing with the grit, compassion, and community-driven resilience that Philadelphia is known for. We climb because others are in the fight of their lives.

This year, I’ve experienced firsthand what can happen when your community shows up for you in a time of need. On May 29 my husband was involved in a motorcycle collision. As the weeks go on and we continue to fight through the recovery process, my community has shown up for me over and over again - and it’s been life-saving.

Now it’s my turn to show up for others in my Philly community. Legacy of Hope provides emergency support to cancer patients and families when all other resources have been exhausted. We climb so that families have access to fresh, healthy food, heat, hot water, housing support, and other critical necessities during the most difficult moments of their lives. Try to imagine fighting for your life and fighting for your basic needs at the same time.

I've received so much support since my husband's accident, and I'm going to ask for a little bit more. The 24-hour athlete team remains steadfast in our resolve to make a lasting impact on the lives of those who have nowhere else to turn. We promise to leave our Legacy of Hope.

Check out Legacy of Hope's Emergency Patient Support Network which is literally changing lives and providing hope everyday. To date we’ve prevented hunger for over 8,200 cancer patients and family members living in Philadelphia.

I am grateful for your support which directly helps families facing impossible circumstances.