Hello friends,

This is a picture of my family 5 years ago; 2 days after I was diagnosed with bilateral breast cancer, and one hour before we had to tell our kids. We were all so scared yet hopeful. I am so thankful that I am healthy today. It doesn't matter who you are or where you live, receiving a cancer diagnosis scares the hell out of you. I was very fortunate throughout as I had the support system, expert medical options, and the means to take the time to heal and move forward.

Many people are not as fortunate as cancer doesn't care - it just hits and you have to deal with it. If you are in a place where you are struggling to make do, cancer can ruin your family and any future security that you may have. This weekend I am running the Rocky Steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art for 24 hours straight for Legacy of Hope. We are fully committed to raising enough money to ensure no cancer patient or family member living in Philadelphia goes hungry in 2022. I promise never to quit, but I need your support. 

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 3,115 cancer patients and family members living in Philadelphia. Legacy of Hope exists because no promising cancer research should go unfunded, and fighting cancer should not cost a family their home or cause a family to go hungry. Legacy of Hope is creating a united front to find a cure for every cancer, and to fight alongside those who have cancer. 

Patti