I am lacing up my running shoes with a purpose—to support those battling cancer. Haymakers for Hope brings together fighters and runners to raise funds for cancer research, care, awareness and survivorship. Every step I take and every mile I run is a step closer to knocking out cancer. Your generous contribution will not only propel me forward in my training but, more importantly, will make a significant impact in the fight against cancer. Together, let's run towards a future where no one has to face cancer alone.

It seems like everywhere I turn a family member or friend's life is being affected by cancer. My grandfather died from liver cancer, and most recently my father-in-law passed from lymphoma he developed after a double lung transplant. Two of my best friends lost their moms to breast cancer and a third is supporting her mom as she fights an ovarian cancer diagnosis. My godparents are also each fighting their own form of cancer and it's devastating that cancer has become an all too common part of our lives and it shouldn't be. That's why I'm running for Haymakers for Hope, because I do believe that we can do better for cancer patients, for their families, and commemorate those we lost all too soon.