In 2012, I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. While undergoing treatment, I was very lucky that I did not worry about where my next meal was coming from, or where I would be sleeping that night. But there are so many cancer patients and their support people who don't have those things guaranteed, and I want to help change that.

On March 29th, 2026, 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. 

If you are able to, please support me as I train and run in this race. Every dollar helps to ensure that Philadelphia cancer patients and their families do not go hungry!