I am so excited to be participating in Pittsburgh's 6th Annual Walk/Run To End Brain Tumors. Money raised from this event will be donated locally for brain tumor research and clinical trials for patients that insurance does not cover. 
 

2 years ago I was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Thankfully, mine was benign and removable, leaving me deaf in one ear and residual balance issues. My tumor led me to Joanne....a woman I had never met, but shared her story and her hope with me, giving me strength and courage I needed. Joanne is 5 years post surgery a d deaf in one ear and has balance issues. My tumor led me to talk with and encourage Meghan of Run Foss Run :) in her journey. Her surgery was just 1 year ago and more invasive then mine, leaving her with partial vision loss. She has inspired me to RUN.....becauseI CAN. I also run for Mikayla....the young daughter of a friend who lost her battle to her inoperable brain tumor. I run for my friend Kim, who has entered hospice, my late aunt Donna who also had a brain tumor. I run for 'T' who has a brain tumor and is terrified. I run for my kids....they are watching!!

 

It is easily overwhelming. When I get overwhelmed I tend to shut down. But these tumors...these PEOPLE....mean something. Meghan has inspired me. ENOUGH. Enough excuses....enough of feeling overwhelmed...enough of brain tumors claiming our loved ones. ENOUGH.

 

Please help by sponsoring me.