To my family, friends and supporters:
As many of you know, I was diagnosed with breast cancer in June 2020. I struggled with my diagnosis but more so, I struggled with my identity. I searched high and low to find support groups and organizations with thrivers, survivors and current patients with a similar diagnosis, but I had diffculty connecting. On a chilly fall Saturday morning at a bootcamp class on the Art Museum steps, I had connected with CoreFitness and Legacy of Hope, and instantly, I knew I had found my home. Cancer does not discriminate. No cancer patient, nor his or her family should suffer the financial burdens of this disease in addition to the physical, mental and emotional scars cancer causes. Lets give hope, love and support to those who need it the most. Be kind, be generous as we don't know who is suffering around us.
I Run for Those Who Cannot...
The goal is simple: ensure families in Philadelphia with a loved one fighting cancer never go hungry again.
On March 27th, 2022 I am running/walking the Philadelphia Love Half Marathon/7K, and dedicating every mile to ensuring no cancer patients in Philadelphia, or their families, go hungry. 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.
Spread the word: Philadelphia cancer patients and their families do not go hungry!
Legacy of Hope, like most other organizations, has been impacted by the current events, economic downturn, and event cancellations, yet Legacy of Hope refuses to scale back its emergency patient support operations because a resulting loss of life will never be an option.
Over the next few months, we will train, have fun doing what we love, bring our city together, and make some incredible memories along the way. In doing so we’ve been given an awesome opportunity to ensure no family in Philadelphia goes hungry because a loved one is fighting cancer, creating a legacy which will outlive all of us. Our goal for the Love Run 2022 (Philly Runs Free campaign) is $250,000. This will ensure that no family living in Philadelphia goes hungry or loses their home because a loved one has cancer. No elderly parent, or spouse, or child, or cancer patient will have to wonder where their next meal will come from, or will they will live.
| Supporters | |||
| Name | Date | Amount | Comments |
| John Connors | 11/11/2022 | $309.27 | MGordon Daniels | 03/28/2022 | $520.60 | Maryann Calhoun | 03/28/2022 | $50.00 | Great job, Jenna! | Colleen Miller | 03/26/2022 | $26.06 | Katie Higgins | 03/26/2022 | $50.00 | Your Breastie | 03/26/2022 | $103.30 | Cancer sucks! Run hard tomorrow <3 | Robin Cooper | 03/26/2022 | $51.80 | You Da Bomb!! | Eric Simons | 03/25/2022 | $75.00 | You are amazing. Your perseverance and strength are an inspiration. | Patricia Guy | 03/22/2022 | $31.20 | Thrilled to support you on your mission to help others! Best of luck Jenna!! | Steven Ciasullo | 03/19/2022 | $25.00 | Jenna, stay strong and continue to inspire. | Richard Emge | 03/16/2022 | $103.30 | Jennifer Sheridan | 03/14/2022 | $50.00 | Keep doing amazing things! | Laura Sorscher | 03/14/2022 | $103.30 | Jenna - You are an inspiration. | Janet Lampe | 03/08/2022 | $103.30 | Fight the good fight for all those who cannot! | Kristin Kell | 03/06/2022 | $103.30 | Jenna you are definition of strength. You inspire me everyday. | Laura Rossi | 03/06/2022 | $26.06 | Way to go, Jenna! Thank you for doing this. | Meghan Crosby Budinger | 03/03/2022 | $20.00 | You are an inspiration! | Joe and Lisa Curci | 03/01/2022 | $257.78 | Jenna, so proud of who you are and all you do. ox | Gary Sternick | 03/01/2022 | $309.27 | You are an example to us all Jenna | Regina Perrot | 02/28/2022 | $50.00 | Go Jenna! Good Luck to you and all who participate!i | Michelle Fultz | 02/28/2022 | $50.00 | Good job Jenna, such a great cause. | Linda Cavanaugh | 02/28/2022 | $103.30 | Good luck, Jenna. We’ll be cheering you on!, Linda & Mike Cavanaugh | Jennifer Bernaski | 02/28/2022 | $50.00 | You are an amazing inspiration! Thank you! | Maria Chambers | 02/27/2022 | $50.00 | Beautiful Soul, Stong Woman Jenna Lampe. | Naomi Fliflet | 02/27/2022 | $51.80 | Go Jenna! Xoxo | Rebecca Mills | 02/07/2022 | $103.30 | Regina Perrot | 11/13/2021 | $25.00 | Good Luck .Jenna! | Rachel Mack | 11/13/2021 | $20.00 | Good Luck! | Maria Chambers | 11/12/2021 | $50.00 | Jenna you are an inspiration to many! Keep going strong my friend! "Peace n Love" | Anonymous Friend | 03/27/2021 | $62.46 | Your strength and resilience is amazing. May the path ahead be brighter. | Linda Cavanaugh | 03/04/2021 | $103.30 | Best of Luck Jenna! We will be cheering you on! | Joe and Lisa Curci | 02/15/2021 | $257.78 | Regina Perrot | 02/06/2021 | $26.33 | Good Luck, Jenna! | Naomi Fliflet | 02/05/2021 | $51.80 | What a wonderful way to celebrate your journey and give back to others at the same time. | Kimberly Selemba | 02/05/2021 | $103.30 | Ericha Guzzetti | 02/05/2021 | $25.00 | You got this! The run and the cancer, you’ll kick both in the A**! | John & Karol DeAngelis | 02/04/2021 | $50.00 | Kimberly Hurley | 02/04/2021 | $50.00 | Your strength is inspiring! | Sandy Wildon | 02/02/2021 | $100.00 | Constantly in awe of your strength and resiliency. | Paula Levine | 01/28/2021 | $50.00 | Hope my small donation can make a big impact! | Christine Krause | 01/27/2021 | $103.30 | What a great mission, Jenna! You go, girl! So proud of you. | John Connors | 01/27/2021 | $312.49 | Way to go Jenna. | Melissa Sutyak | 01/22/2021 | $50.00 | To my hero and sister Jenna! Love you! | Yeshe Tungkhar | 01/18/2021 | $26.06 | Anne Domozick | 01/17/2021 | $51.80 | Anonymous Friend | 01/09/2021 | $50.00 | God bless. What a great cause! | Elizabeth Mossor | 01/08/2021 | $51.80 | Andrea Tillman | 01/08/2021 | $100.00 | Thinking of you and all those going through this! You got this and kick cancers ass! | Gary Sternick | 01/05/2021 | $208.43 | Jenna is one of the most remarkable human beings I have ever had the privilege of knowing. Her strength, perseverance and concern for others is inspiring. Setbacks and crises which would stop other people in their tracks only drive Jenna forward to greater things. Brava Jenna! | Mori Balakhani | 01/04/2021 | $50.00 | Anonymous Friend | 01/04/2021 | $515.24 | Janet Lampe | 01/03/2021 | $106.69 | From our heart to your heart. Love, Dad & Mom | Bill/Becca Lampe/Mills | 01/01/2021 | $300.00 |
| Total | $5,677.72 | ||