Before you consider making a donation you need to know something about me: I really dislike running.
There I said it. While this will be my first half-marathon, I want to be sure you know it’s not about clocking the miles or checking a race off my list.
I do love a good challenge, though, especially when it’s for an amazing cause like Cancer Connection. I can say I only personally know a handful of folks who have benefitted from this incredible and unique organization we have in Western Massachusetts. But one stands out especially since her passing in December--my dear friends’ mother and friend to me, too, Terry Everett.
Fast friends since my second year of college 10 years ago, Terry’s twin daughters Becky and Emily have meant so much to me. They, along with their older sister and my fellow running teammate Faith, are prime examples of the imprint Terry was capable of leaving behind. These women are some of the strongest, most charming and caring humans I’ve ever met, and I blame it all on Terry. I am incredibly honored that I am able to spend any amount of time with them, and will always cherish the time on the trail I was able to spend with Terry on over the years, especially my first summit of Mt. Washington.
So on May 13 with an inspiring team of strong women, I will run the Western Mass Mother’s Day Half Marathon with the purpose of raising critical funds and awareness to help those dealing with cancer.
By participating as a fundraiser for Cancer Connection, I am raising funds necessary to support wellness programs and therapies for those dealing with cancer as well as their families and caregivers. Your donation will help fund treatments that impact lives every day, like yoga, reiki, water aerobics, knitting, as well as many support groups. You may not know it, but every single donation helps provide these services free of charge to local community members.
Please consider making a donation in support of my efforts for Cancer Connection in Terry’s memory, and help us offer even more wellness services to our community members in need.
In closing, MOO-VE OVER FOLKS… I’M RUNNING FOR TERRY.
Cheers!
Melissa