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I’ll never forget the “Can you talk?” text I got from my Mom on February 16, 2021. It was very strange, considering we talked on the phone every single night and texted daily. When I called, she let me know they found a mass on her pancreas. Two days later, she was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. She fought hard to spend more time with her family, but sadly, she passed away just a few months later on May 4, 2021.

Pancreatic cancer is a cruel, brutal disease. It is often found far too late to be able to treat effectively, making it one of the deadliest cancers. My mom had very vague symptoms (a strange rash, heartburn, weight loss, and fluctuation in her insulin levels), but never any severe enough for her doctors to be concerned until it was far too late. 

The Brooklyn Half falls on my mom’s birthday this year. I’d love to run in her memory and fundraise to a wonderful organization that is incredibly supportive of patients and their families. During the early days of my mom’s diagnosis, the “Stories of Hope” were so comforting for both me and my mom. They supported us throughout her treatment and even after she passed.

 

 

Patients and families need us now more than ever; recent executive orders could jeopardize cancer research, and it is so incredibly important that we continue to make strides toward finding effective treatments and a cure. 

 

I am grateful for your generous support, love, and kindness these past four years.