I Run for Those Who Cannot.
On March 30th, 2025 I am running the Philadelphia Love Half Marathon, and dedicating every mile to ensuring no cancer patients in Philadelphia, or their families, go hungry or lose their homes.
I am running for my mom, who is fighting stage 4 genetic lung cancer that has spread to her brain and bones. Watching her endure this battle this past year has been difficult, but even through the pain, her strength, grace and determination never waver. She is the reason I'm pushing myself to run- because she's fighting with everything she has and I want to do everything in my power to honor that. It is hard to put into words what cancer takes from a family, but I know with your help, we can raise awareness, and bring hope to those still fighting each day.
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.
I promise to train and race hard, but I need your support! If you are able to, please support me as I train and run in this race. Every dollar helps, and is appreciated!
Supporters | |||
Name | Date | Amount | Comments |
Katherine Castano | 03/31/2025 | $15.86 | So proud of you girl! Keeping your momma and family in my prayers. She is so strong, God bless🩷 | Joelle Spirock | 12/28/2024 | $10.69 | I’m so proud of you! You and mama are so strong | Kaylin Volltrauer | 12/28/2024 | $21.02 | Forever so proud of you! Sending all my love❤️ | Mahajan Family | 12/28/2024 | $156.50 | Jillian Candelaria | 12/21/2024 | $20.00 | Sending our love and support! From Jada and family | Ashley Estrada | 12/16/2024 | $50.00 | Keeping you and your family in my prayers. Sending love and strength your way! | Emily Craig | 12/16/2024 | $21.02 | You’re so strong. Sending love🥰🥰❤️ I love youu | Ala Pokrzywa | 12/16/2024 | $21.02 | You amaze me everyday. So grateful to have seen you grow over these years. There’s no one else I’d support till the end of time. Always here for you and your family ❤️❤️ | Sameerah Khan | 12/16/2024 | $103.66 | Sending my love and prayers as always 💜 best of luck on your run as well!! | Finis Fernandez | 12/15/2024 | $31.35 | Anonymous Friend | 12/15/2024 | $52.01 | thinking of you and your whole family, sending you all the strength for your race! | Ahmad Sharafi | 12/15/2024 | $52.01 | Anonymous Friend | 12/15/2024 | $10.69 | Emma Padula | 12/15/2024 | $52.01 | So immensely proud of you Dee I love you forever ❤️❤️🩷🩷 -from me and my mom | Abby Freebery | 12/15/2024 | $15.86 | praying for you and your family, and i’m always so proud of you diana ! <3 | Alex McGrogan | 12/15/2024 | $10.69 | Ian Lee | 12/15/2024 | $27.57 | Anonymous Friend | 12/15/2024 | $72.67 | ❤️❤️❤️ | Eniola Ajayi | 12/15/2024 | $21.02 | sending love and strength to you and your mom! so insanely proud of you dee ❤️❤️ | Ritika Patel | 12/15/2024 | $22.07 | Sending you and your family lots of love and prayers! Good luck❤️❤️ | Farrah Mohamed | 12/15/2024 | $21.02 | Sending all the best to you and your family♥️ | Lindsey Depetris | 12/15/2024 | $21.02 | Vincent DeLucia | 12/15/2024 | $10.69 | Cora Beswick | 12/15/2024 | $15.86 | you got this! so immensely proud of you!! | Samantha Paz | 12/15/2024 | $10.00 | ❤️❤️ | Kate Gibler | 12/15/2024 | $13.89 | Good Luck!!! Best wishes to your mom!!!❤️❤️ | Brianna McGill | 12/15/2024 | $10.00 | You are going to do amazing!!! Proud of you always🩷 | Brian Nguyen | 12/15/2024 | $50.00 | Stay strong, sending prayers | Laura Dailey | 12/15/2024 | $21.02 | Ahh good luck queen sending all my love💗 | Tulsi Pipalia | 12/15/2024 | $21.02 | Thomas Follis | 12/15/2024 | $21.02 | Mariah Colon | 12/15/2024 | $21.02 | Ciana Walkosak | 12/15/2024 | $15.86 | Good luck ❤️ Your mom and family are always in my thoughts and prayers! | Josie Buccino | 12/15/2024 | $15.86 | Sending love and prayers❤️ | Caroline Kulp | 12/07/2024 | $10.69 | You and your mom are so strong! Wishing you the best for this race💗💗 | Anonymous Friend | 12/05/2024 | $15.86 | Praying for her and your family! Thank you for sharing her story <3 | Giana Ingrati | 12/05/2024 | $10.70 | Your mom is so strong, and so are you!❤️ | Danielle Blachar | 12/05/2024 | $21.02 | You're awesome Diana! So proud of you🫶 Good luck with training! |
Total | $1,114.27 |