Someone that has/had cancer that would share a run with me?

Chieflrg
Chieflrg Posts: 9,097 Member
edited October 28 in Chit-Chat
Hi everyone! I hope you have had a incredible day so far. I would like to share something with you if I can have a few minutes of your time, I would greatly appreciate it :).

During my daily run this morning I got to thinking about half way through how many people I've lost to cancer. As a tribute to all those lost their fight I'm running a half marathon on Saturday for you. For all those still in this fight, I running another half marathon for you on Sunday. I've never attempted this distance ever not alone back to back days but as one of the fortunate survivors of this terrible disease, I honor them with the never give up run challenge I have given myself this weekend. I already have some names but I would love if anybody would like me to carry the name of their loved one as I stomp these two runs out. As you comment please leave the day(Sat/Sun) you would like your loved one to share a 13mile run with me through a beautiful state park. Much love to you and love the ones that are in your life. Have a great day!
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  • Chieflrg
    Chieflrg Posts: 9,097 Member
    Bumper
  • arewethereyet
    arewethereyet Posts: 18,702 Member
    Debbie (survivor)

    And your parents are blessed to have such a caring son:love:
  • CallmeFrida
    CallmeFrida Posts: 197 Member
    that is amazing and you are a great person doing this-i'm sorry for your losses. good luck to you!

    p.s. i think this thread would of been more successful if it wasn't on the "chit-chat, fun...." thread.
  • shawnachaffins
    shawnachaffins Posts: 11 Member
    My uncle Paul Little, He was such a caring and loving man whom would help anyone that he could. Chief I am very thankful they are still people in this world whom thinks of others. Once he found out he had cancer it was to bad for any type of treatment. Please remember him on your run. Bless you
  • tiddlebit11
    tiddlebit11 Posts: 182
    I (survivor) most definitely would love to join you and think its a great cause!

    But unfortunately i live in Aus....i wish you the best of luck though and you should be incredibly proud!

    Tishka xx
  • just4nessa
    just4nessa Posts: 459 Member
    You are an amazing and generous soul. I have three very close friends that are survivors and an MFP buddy whose dad was recently re-diagnosed. My uncle Roy and my grandfather Joe both succumbed. Run for your life, and all of theirs! :flowerforyou:
  • Erica_theRedhead
    Erica_theRedhead Posts: 724 Member
    You are wonderful, and I wish you the best of luck!

    The disease hasn't touched my family or friends yet (knock on wood) but I work in a cancer hospital and run every race to support the research/treatment conducted here.
  • aleesh_
    aleesh_ Posts: 137 Member
    My moms best friend Marie, it doesn't matter which day but I'll choose Sunday anyway. Thank you :)
  • montana_girl
    montana_girl Posts: 1,403 Member
    My Dad, Earl, who lost the battle with cancer 9 years ago. You are awesome to do this. And will keep this thread in mind when I run my half marathon next Saturday.
  • DonnaLeeCattes
    DonnaLeeCattes Posts: 492 Member
    My mom Carol Foster, she past away in 99, she was my hero and I miss her dearly, on your Sat run. Please and thank you, you dear are amazing! Thank you again
  • ashlbubba
    ashlbubba Posts: 224 Member
    Dixie Cooper- Survivor! (NJ)

    My Aunt :heart: Had a 95% fatality odds and beat it- cancer free 15 years!
  • Shes1CraftyMama
    Shes1CraftyMama Posts: 152 Member
    My mother Sandy Harris, and my grandmother Carolyn Selby.
    Lost my mom in 09 had survived 2 previous bouts, lost to the third - all three different she was 61. Lost my grandmother in 1987 she was 60.
    I would love it if you carried their names, whichever day works best for you!
    THANK YOU FOR THIS!
    It sparks my ideas for my first 13.1 in Sept.
    -Kristin
  • Chieflrg
    Chieflrg Posts: 9,097 Member
    I'll be running within the hour, I have one page filled with the names of victims that are running with me, if there are any others for today, I will check back in a bit. If not I will carry again tomorrow. Have a beautiful of loving day with all those in your heart.

    Much love...
  • arewethereyet
    arewethereyet Posts: 18,702 Member
    And Chief? I am saying a prayer right now for you. May you have a wonderful run. God Bless you in this endeaver. Amen:heart:
  • dietdailey
    dietdailey Posts: 8
    Thanks for caring, cancer is scary and I pray for a cure. Recently the one person I love more then anything told me they had cancer and I have not stopped crying since it has been since March, he never smoked,drank and ate healthy and introduced me to my fitness pal.
  • Chieflrg
    Chieflrg Posts: 9,097 Member
    Completed my first half marathon(13.1 mile) of the weekend for 24 lost loved ones from cancer. The paper in my hands is the list I carried with me of all the loved ones we all miss so dearly. Amazing run with the sun peaking out at the last 1/2 mile. I got word that my grandmother(survivor) was hospitalized sometime in the middle of the run. I would greatly appreciate any prayers for her I will be visiting with her shortly. Tomorrow's half marathon is for the ones still battling. My list for tomorrow has room for names if anybody wants to add someone. Hug and kiss your love ones today. Much love

    Try to add some photos later... :)

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  • Irish_Eyes81
    Irish_Eyes81 Posts: 808 Member
    Will say a prayer for your grandma, I'm sorry she was hospitalized and I hope all is ok. What you're doing is very sweet and I think it very awesome that you are doing this.

    I'd love to add a name. There is a woman in the community named Tammy, she is battling cancer and its not looking very well. Thank you!
  • Chieflrg
    Chieflrg Posts: 9,097 Member
    Tammy added to list for tomorrow.

    Some other pics here, not sure how they will size. I'm not really good with this kind of things...

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  • Erica_theRedhead
    Erica_theRedhead Posts: 724 Member
    A-mazing. Congratulations!
  • arewethereyet
    arewethereyet Posts: 18,702 Member
    Great job. You have not only survived, you have gone above and beyond. I am going to share your story with my friend. Thank you for your kindness. You will never know what it means to me.

    Saying a prayer for your grandmother now.:heart:
  • BeachIron
    BeachIron Posts: 6,490 Member
    Well done, sir. Well done.
  • BeachGingerOnTheRocks
    BeachGingerOnTheRocks Posts: 3,927 Member
    I've lost a few relatives to cancer, and have many more who are survivors. I am a survivor.

    You're very thoughtful and kind for your gesture to others, and the photos of your run today are beautiful. Enjoy your run tomorrow.
  • danasings
    danasings Posts: 8,218 Member
    You are amazing, courageous, and so thoughtful to run in honor of so many people you have never met. Sorry for your losses. :heart:

    My family's most recent loss to cancer was my uncle, Kenny Walker.
  • missyj1115
    missyj1115 Posts: 1,220 Member
    That is truly amazing!!! Wish I could have been there to run along side you!!!!
  • jaxxie
    jaxxie Posts: 576 Member
    You are a true hero.

    My mom is terminal with Ovarian/Peritoneal. My heart goes out to you for your loss.
    Her name is Karin (Canada).

    Not sure if you still have room or time....but thank you for your courage and you have made my day. I am sure to tell my mom of your strength and all that you are giving! Best success!
  • marciebrian
    marciebrian Posts: 853 Member
    I'll be running within the hour, I have one page filled with the names of victims that are running with me, if there are any others for today, I will check back in a bit. If not I will carry again tomorrow. Have a beautiful of loving day with all those in your heart.

    Much love...
    I will echo everyone else what an awesome young man you are and your parents did an amazing job raising such a compassionate person. If you want to add me I am a breast cancer survivor (3 years now) Marcie is my name and my sister is a recent survivor as well, Lynne.

    Take care and I hope you remain such a warm compassionate and caring human being. HUGS:heart:
  • GracefulDancer4Christ
    GracefulDancer4Christ Posts: 419 Member
    my dad died from brain cancer when he was 45 years old September 18,1990

    a former classmate my 8th grade year in 1989 died of Leukmia
  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
    You are a lovely human being. I have lost loved ones to cancer, but I won't ask you to carry them. I carry them every day.

    This is one of the sweetest posts I have read here. I would like to give you a hug.
  • DonnaLeeCattes
    DonnaLeeCattes Posts: 492 Member
    You are awesome and amazing. I will keep your grandmother in my prayers.
  • Chieflrg
    Chieflrg Posts: 9,097 Member
    Thanks everybody for the kind words and well wishes and prayer for my grandma.

    I have updated the list with all survivors and the ones that have succumbed who's names will be with me tomorrow, I will check once more in the morning. If all goes right I will start at 6:30 central time.

    Grandma is doing ok, I wanted to visit her this late afternoon but she was tired and I decided to give her a day of rest and go tomorrow when I will tell her over and over of how much I love her.

    I would like to share a couple things.

    A lot of feelings went through my head during the run.

    It was euphoric as I felt the loss souls running with me across a bridge in one of the pictures posted.

    The text message of my grandma being hospitalized nearly stopped me in my tracks into mile 4 as I was having trouble reading it, only to have a snow flurry hit out of no where for a couple minutes. It calmed me down and tell me to keep going. My grandma and I are very close and we both love when it snows.

    One of amazing MFP buddies told me before this run to wear my superhero cape. So as I was nearing the end, right before I got to the last turn I started thinking about her and her mom she lost four years ago and decided to pull off my hoodie and put it on my head as a cape. Withing seconds the sun shined through the clouds for the first time like the heavens opening. I swear it was like Mickey and everybody on the list was looking down from heaven.

    As I made that turn waiting there was my mother. A surprise to me. She isn't in the best of health and I have been worrying about her a lot lately. I was going to tell her about everything after both runs were finished, but word got around to her and she made her way out to see the finish.

    I'm going to turn in and get some rest before the run tomorrow, thanks again for all the support. It means a lot.

    Much love...
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