On March 24th, 2024 I am running the Philadelphia Love Run Half Marathon, and dedicating every mile to ensuring no cancer patients in Philadelphia, or their families, go hungry or lose their homes. Each week families across Philadelphia with a loved one fighting cancer go hungry, and without the Emergency Patient Support Network, countless cancer patients in Philadelphia will continue facing hunger. Legacy of Hope created the Emergency Patient Support Network in partnership with Philadelphia hospitals to quickly identify financially disadvantaged Philadelphia cancer patients, and provide emergency support; preventing hunger and homelessness. 

Supporting this charity is meaningful to me, as my dear friend Katie McDonough recently passed away after a yearlong battle with a very rare form of brain cancer. Throughout her life, and particularly over the past year, Katie embodied strength, fight, and grit in ways that most can only hope to emulate. Katie had such a zest for life and experiences, so much so that I was always trying to keep up with her plans and aspirations! Katie was always the smartest in the room, and always had the best ideas for adventures. We first connected over our love of sports and competition, and our shared interests led us to become sisters over the past decade. Amid her circumstances, Katie and her family were blessed to have the best of the best in a care team at MSK Cancer Center, and the absolute best support system of friends and family. I know Katie would want others to have the same type of support throughout their cancer journey, so I hope you will join me in supporting Philadelphia families going through hard times. 

If you are able to donate, I would be forever grateful. Any amount would mean so much, truly.