It’s been 6 years since I last ran this race, but this year I’m lacing up again to honor my brave and resilient mother, who just before Christmas was diagnosed with cancer, and thanks to early surgical intervention is doing better than we could have ever hoped.
It doesn’t escape me that our family is among the lucky ones, and I’d be honored if you’d support me in raising funds to support the Cancer Connection so they can continue providing support to families in our community.
I am running the Western Mass Mother's Day Half Marathon in 2019 to help do my part in 'Paying it forward.' This local non-profit offers a multitude of classes, services, therapies and support groups to help better the quality of life for those affected.
This will be my first race since beginning my battle with Lyme Disease and I could not think of a better reason to hit the pavement running. Please consider supporting me ??
WMass Mother's Day Half Marathon
The 10th Annual Western Mass Mother's Day Half Marathon! A Benefit for Cancer Connection has gone virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Over the past 9 years, this race has raised more than $270,000 for Cancer Connection, Inc. of Northampton, MA, providers of free cancer support services. Please help us make this 10th annual race the BIGGEST and BEST EVER. How can you do so and stay safe at home?
1. Donate until May 31st, 2020 to your favorite race participant or make a general donation to the race.
2. Continue to raise funds from your community and share your results from your personal half marathon or walk with us through 5/31/20 on the race Facebook page.
3. Volunteer: please share this video and our donation link. Post a photo or video of you cheering on the race participants and our sponsors on the race Facebook page.
A note about donations and the optional race registration fee: NO amount is too small. Please know that 100% of your donations and/or optional race registration fee will go directly to Cancer Connection Inc.
Unfortunately for many, even though much of the world has stopped, cancer has not. Comfort, connection, and strength are available today through Cancer Connection's phone and online services. This was a chance for us to pay it forward, get a run in, volunteer safely from home, and have a little bit of fun. Thank you so much for participating!
At our center on Locust Street in Northampton, people living with cancer, their families and caregivers can meet one-on-one in a comforting and welcoming environment with staff or volunteers. We also host support groups that offer coping strategies and emotional support. Other services include integrative therapies (Reiki, reflexology, acupuncture, massage and guided imagery), programs and workshops including creative arts and exercise classes that focus on relieving physical and emotional stress and building physical and emotional strength.
Cancer Connection offers programs and support free of charge for men, women and children living with a cancer diagnosis, their families and friends. You are welcome to attend as many programs as you would like, based on space availability. We offer additional classes and workshops in the spring and fall. You can call our center and ask to be added to the mailing list for our next program guide.
Priority for our programs is given to those currently in treatment along with their family and caregivers. All programs, unless noted, are held at Cancer Connection:
41 Locust Street in Northampton, MA.
Many classes can accept new participants, even if the class has already started. Call today to ask about joining!
Visit our website, http://cancer-connection.org/programs, for a listing of current programs or call our office and we can mail you our current program guide.