This September 13th and 14th, I am climbing the Rocky Steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art for 24 hours straight as one of Legacy of Hope’s sponsored 24-hour athletes in the 8th annual PHL24 endurance event!

Legacy of Hope supports cancer patients and their families when they’ve run out of options—making sure they have essentials like food. As a registered dietitian, I know just how life-changing food access can be. In my work on the Virtua Health mobile farmers market, I saw people’s health and lives improve simply because they had consistent access to healthy food. That’s why this cause is so meaningful to me—no one should have to battle cancer and hunger at the same time.

This year, the 'Brown’s Super Stores PHL24 in 2025' fundraising goal is $250,000.  The goal is bold because our patients' needs are critical. With your support, achieving this goal will enable us to raise the money needed to continue making progress on the David N. April Emergency Patient Support Center and to provide critical support for cancer patients and families across Philadelphia and Camden when all other resources have been exhausted. 

I need your support today. Our 24-hour athlete team is pushing ourselves to the limit so cancer patients and their families don’t have to face the impossible alone. Together, we can provide hope, dignity, and the essentials they need to keep fighting. Help us leave a lasting Legacy of Hope—your donation truly makes the difference. 

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 7,700 cancer patients and family members living in Philadelphia.

I am so grateful for your support,

Wendy