I'm running AGAINST CANCER and YOU CAN RUN WITH ME!
Three years ago I had a brief experience that led me to MOFFITT CANCER CENTER in Tampa, Florida. I had a "cancer scare" with a diagnosis of Thyroid Cancer from my doctor. The three weeks I waited before arriving at Moffitt Cancer Center were the greatest challenge I ever faced in my life. All the questions and fears about mortality were in my face!
When I was told I needed to see an endocrinologist at Moffitt, I have to be honest, just the word Moffitt chilled my spine. I equated that word with cancer. The thought that I was going there stole my peace. I was devastated. I dreaded the thought.
But I will never forget the day we drove into the driveway of the Moffitt Cancer Center. We were greeted by valets to park the car and I was impressed. That may seem narcissistic to be pleased with such a luxury at a medical facility when you are facing an uncertain fate. But just that service alone settled me in some way. That was just my first impression.
We made our way in, had our doctor visit, did my blood work and waited in each phase in a waiting room with others that had been in treatment for a long time and it was obvious they were fighting for LIFE. My heart and mind were altered with a compassion that has ruled my thoughts towards anyone suffering with any type of illness, especially a cancer diagnosis.
I visited the Moffitt three more times before I was able to move on with my life without a cancer diagnosis. I was "lucky," "fortunate" or "blessed" to have a conclusive NO CANCER result. But there was no doubt that cancer had touched my life - in that it moved me to my core when it was even mentioned to me as mine.
I began running after I left Moffitt. As I have mentioned on this blog many times, I ran for health and I ran to live and I still do.
NOW I GET TO COMBINE IT ALL!
I GET TO RUN AGAINST CANCER!!!
And you can run right along with me on May 11th 2013 !
By going to my donation website set up exclusively for the race you can make a donation that will go directly to Moffitt Cancer Center. Miles for Moffitt Race is my opportunity to give back and to give for all the others who will experience the fight of their lives at Moffitt!
You can click here right now and give. No matter one dollar or ten - it will all make a difference!
Your donation will help fund research and treatments for cancer patients at MOFFITT CANCER CENTER in Tampa, FL fighting for their health and lives.
Your contribution is greatly appreciated!
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