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

Chieflrg

Strapping up the gear. 1/2 hour to start. Beautiful snow falling down. Short prayer for all those in the fight and about to start their treatments soon.

Much love.

cortana01

Chieflrg, you are a beautiful soul and I wish you love and luck on your runs. xx

marciebrian

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...

I can't imagine what your Mom feels just knowing what a remarkable son she has in you. You are a kind gentle soul and I will pray from your Grandmother, Mom and everyone in your life and of course for you. Every parent should read your post and share the pure joy that you must bring your family every day.

Prayers and best wishes you :flowerforyou:

itsmelynn15

If you get this in time..My niece Heather Partch (terminal brain cancer)
and you are awesome for doing this!!!!

bluefox9er

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!

this is a great thing you are doing. are you fund raising in anyway? I'd chip in.

meerkat70

I run for my mum - Moira - who is battling bowel cancer. I've run every race for her. I've told her she's going to have to get better soon, or I'll have to run a marathon... :-)

missyj1115

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...

I couldn't help but read this with tears streaming down my face The world would be so much better if there where just half the amount of caring souls like yourself!!! I had chills reading about your run and I believe there is no such thing as coincidence! everything you experienced on that run was supposed to be at very precise moments I love how you opened this up to so many people and ran for them all! My prayers will continually be with you, your mom and grandma long after this!!! You have been an amazing friend and I only hope I can be just as supportive as you have been to me!!! Much love to you, your mother and grandmother Chief thinking of you all!!! God Bless

Chieflrg

If you get this in time..My niece Heather Partch (terminal brain cancer)
and you are awesome for doing this!!!!

Got Heather on the list. My prayers for her for what she is going through.

Chieflrg

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
this is a great thing you are doing. are you fund raising in anyway? I'd chip in.

Not as of yet, but I plan on something in the near future for sure. I just need to get all my duck in a row.

Chieflrg

I run for my mum - Moira - who is battling bowel cancer. I've run every race for her. I've told her she's going to have to get better soon, or I'll have to run a marathon... :-)

Moira made the list and my prayers are out there for her as well as the family.

Chieflrg

Just completed the "still in the fight run" my second 1/2 marathon of this weekend. It went well, pretty wet and cold but good weather is around the corner.

Mom made it out for the finish once more, kind of hard for me to look her in her eyes when is crying but its beautiful to see her smiling face.

Almost got trampled by some deer early on as I spooked them around the corner early on when it was still dark.


I carried a list of 23 people that are battling. Some of those are going to start treatment this week, and my prayers and thoughts go out to them all as the feelings rush back of when I first started three years ago. My advice to you and your family is the same a very smart women who is still battling once gave to me. Stay away from google it only leads to more worry, let your mind rest as much as possible and take one day at a time. The days turn into years before you know it .

I ask all of you all to look your love ones directly in the eyes today, hold them and tell them what they mean to you and how much you love them. There isn't ever a better time then the present.

To borrow a line from Dave Grohl...One of these days, your heart will stop and play its final beat..one of these days the clocks will stop and time won't mean a thing...

Enjoy your the rest of your weekend. Much love

Elizadolots

I am sorry I was too late to add my Eirlys on your list, but she is at peace now.

You are absolutely amazing. If you don't mind, I am going to copy this idea from you for every run I am going to do in future. (Challenge from and with my best friend!)

You've touched a lot of people through this wonderfully kind act.

Praying for your grandma, mum and yourself.

Congratulations on a massive achievement.

Shes1CraftyMama

Can I just say Thank You! This entire thing brought tears to my eyes! You have an amazing heart, a wonderful drive, and a strong spirit. I pray that God blesses you this week as you recover from your runs and that He is with your family in every way! Again, thank you. Words can not express how touching this was!

arewethereyet

Today I prayed for someone who had wronged me. I wished joy to someone who caused me darkness.

My soul is lighter today because of the love you have shown on this thread.

Yes, there is a purpose for each and every thing we do or say.

Chieflrg

Today I prayed for someone who had wronged me. I wished joy to someone who caused me darkness.

My soul is lighter today because of the love you have shown on this thread.

Yes, there is a purpose for each and every thing we do or say.

Love this big time! I don't understand how it seems to work out, but I try my best to follow this blue print of thinking. For every bad thing that ever has happened to me, I can smile knowing that my soul will be better for it.

t8tersalad

Just saw this thread! I missed out to send a request but it's so wonderful what you did
I lost my dad to leukemia, he was almost 39 years old...I was only 7 weeks old at the time.
I lost my brother to Hodgkins Lymphoma, he was 29.

brittanylock09

How AWESOME!!! I'm a pediatric cancer survivor! I had Osteosarcoma when I was 11! That's awesome that you're running!

I have a few for Saturday... I'll just do first names... Laura, Faith, Sam, Samantha, and Tyler. I have a ton more but I can't remember them all for one and two that would be a ton to remember for you!

Sunday: Krystle, Chasity, Savannah

arewethereyet

Today I prayed for someone who had wronged me. I wished joy to someone who caused me darkness.

My soul is lighter today because of the love you have shown on this thread.

Yes, there is a purpose for each and every thing we do or say.

Love this big time! I don't understand how it seems to work out, but I try my best to follow this blue print of thinking. For every bad thing that ever has happened to me, I can smile knowing that my soul will be better for it.

Just keep following your heart. It is leading you in the right direction. I hope your feet feel ok today!

danasings

Just stopping by to say once again how amazing you are.

mestacy010

What an amazing thread

Sovictorrious

I love this thread. Thank you for this!

Chieflrg

I love this thread. Thank you for this!

Sovi I'm doing another one this weekend. Here is the link...

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1105383-some1-that-has-had-cancer-would-like-share-a-run-with-me-2

Let me know if you want me to put that special name on the list...

odusgolp

You made me cry You're a fabulous person.

zcb94

Whenever you run again, please think of my neighbor Larry, who died of lung cancer earlier this year, and my mom, Jannit. She is a strong multiple-time survivor. Thank you so much for doing this!