For the last 5 years, to support the fundraising for innovative cancer
research, we’ve designed “be good. be strong.” shirts and offered them for sale,
which not only provides much needed funds for cancer research, but helps to
spread this message that has become a mantra for us and for so many. It's
something that we can remember every day, whether it's heading in for radiation
treatment or just holding the door for someone. It is a reminder to us all to
live with kindness and respect and strength for those we love and for what we
believe.
The design this year incorporates an image representative of Molly, Mary and
John:
For Molly, a full moon that she wrote about when going through
treatment. The picture is from a few
days before she died. She was in the
hospital and friends and family members gathered on the Walnut St. bridge in
Chattanooga to dance in the light of the moon.
Each full moon, we are reminded to “reflect on the great gifts of
friendships and the support we give each other. It is a wonderful opportunity
to consider that so many different people in so many different places have
paused to think of each other and the many blessings we have.”
For Mary, the image is from the picture below. She had just found out the most hopeful of
treatment options had failed and she went to my parents’ house for
Thanksgiving. This picture was captured
of her on the beach and is representative of the attitude with which she lived. Always hopeful and positive.
For John, a mountain. The mountains
of Montana called John out west and he found great happiness capturing
beautiful moments in the mountains through photography. To me, the mountains also represent quiet
strength which is how I always see my brother.
I hope in this 10th year of running and the 5th year
of sharing our message through shirts, that you will consider purchasing a
shirt or sweatshirt and wear it proudly on Marathon Monday. I run for Molly, Mary and John and hundreds
of others who have been affected by cancer.
All funds raised will go directly to research to help find new and
effective treatments for all types of cancer.
Thank you so much for all you have done to help in this effort over the last 10
years. Each step, we are closer but we're not done yet! Help us be the change
we need!
Options:
Gray or red hoodie: $40
Short sleeve red tee: $25
Long sleeve gray tee: $30
Short sleeve red performance tee: $30
Long sleeve red performance tee: $35
Hats: $30
For pictures and to order: https://www.customink.com/fundraising/be-good-be-strong-collection
be good. be strong.
Thoughts and opinions on family, running, friends, the sunshine and the snow, cancer, cures, and trying to make a difference. And whatever else comes to mind.
To Make a Donation to the 2016 team
Please visit my fundraising page to make a donation to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (www.runDFMC.org/2018/jennies). Please help me reach my goal of $50,000 to fund important basic cancer research! With your support, we have already provided over $366,000 to Dana-Farber researchers over the past 9 years. Please give as generously as your means allow!