This year marks 15 years of running. It all began when I signed up for Ottawa Race Weekend in 2010.

I joined the Run for Research team to support cancer research at The Ottawa Hospital.

Little did I know where that first event would take me - to a passion for running and eventually working for The Ottawa Hospital Foundation.

I’m celebrating 15 years of running and supporting cancer research this year. I did my first run for my dad, who died of bile duct cancer in November 2009.

This year, I dedicate my run to Marilyn Erdely, who passed away recently of breast cancer. I will also keep my dad and Sindy in my heart — they both inspire me deeply. ❤️