April 2013 marked the beginning
of a worthwhile journey for all three of us.
Our first fundraising event—the Lymphedema 50k Run & Hike—left us
inspired and energized to find new and creative ways to continue to support
lymphedema research.
We knew we wanted to do
another event but we hadn’t yet marked our calendars, when the Lymphatic
Research Foundation approached us with the generous invitation to fill three of
the eight spots on their official New York City Marathon charity team.
Lymphedema is a health
condition that affects 10 million people worldwide, 1 million in the United
States alone. It receives little
attention in the medical world, even though it deeply impacts the daily lives
of so many individuals. It’s for this
reason that we are dedicating the 26.2 miles on November 3rd to the
goal of increasing awareness and raising funds for research, with the hope of better
treatments and, ultimately, a cure for lymphedema.
As friends who have run a good
deal of miles together over the years, we are humbled and so excited to embark
on this new journey together.
Join us in this effort, by
making a contribution on our website: www.lymphedemarun.org
