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Beth Blakey

Chasing Hope - Cancer Hope Network fundraiser

Fundraising for Cancer Hope Network Inc
US$4,275
raised of US$3,000 target
Donations cannot currently be made to this page
Chasing Hope , 10 October 2021
Move for Hope
Campaign by Cancer Hope Network Inc (RCN 222647316)
Create a team and get moving to create hope! Run, walk, dance, bike together virtually (or in person) and raise funds to help Cancer Hope Network ensure no one faces cancer alone.

Story

On October 10, 2021, I will be "chasing hope" for 26.2 miles on the Columbia Trail in support of Cancer Hope Network. Running a marathon has been on my bucket list for many years. I decided to make my dream a reality this year and have been training for the Steamtown Marathon in Scranton, PA for several months. Unfortunately, my race was just cancelled due to COVID. It was soul crushing news... but, it is nothing compared to receiving a cancer diagnosis. So, instead of being disappointed and upset about my marathon, I'm going to focus on the fact that I have extraordinary opportunity to put all of my hard work and training into a cause that means everything to me. 

For 40 years, Cancer Hope Network has been connecting cancer patients and caregivers with trained survivor mentors who provide support and guidance. Support Volunteers serve as mentors for patients going through treatment, provide practical suggestions to caregivers and create hope. The hope we create makes a difference. More than 90% of matched clients report that their match has definitely created hope. And, anecdotal reports tell us that match visits encourage patients to continue with their treatments.

Please join me by donating to this fundraiser, and if you'd like to join me for all or part of my run, I will be posting details here and on my Facebook page in the coming weeks. Thank you for support. If you'd like to learn more about Cancer Hope Network, please visit cancerhopenetwork.org

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About the campaign

Create a team and get moving to create hope! Run, walk, dance, bike together virtually (or in person) and raise funds to help Cancer Hope Network ensure no one faces cancer alone.

About the charity

Cancer Hope Network provides free one-on-one emotional peer support to adult cancer patients and their loved ones. Our 400+ volunteers are at least one year post-treatment or successfully undergoing maintenance therapies. They offer support from diagnosis, through treatment and into recovery.

Donation summary

Total raised
US$4,275.00
Online donations
US$4,075.00
Offline donations
US$200.00

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