“I participated in an Ambassador Activation on behalf of Influence Central for the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk. I received a promotional item to thank me for my participation.”
As you may have seen, I am training for the Jimmy Fund Walk in Boston next month, and I am doing so in the name of Erica Shea. Her battle was brief, but her impact is forever. Erica’s strength during her fight and bearing witness to the strength of her amazing family encourages me to continue my goals every single day.
Erica Shea was one of my birth doulas- her battle with breast cancer started when she was diagnosed with stage 4 inflammatory breast cancer at 14 weeks pregnant. Her fight ended just a few short weeks after the birth of her daughter, my milk baby Ella, but her name embodies strength, power and persistence. She was all that was right and just in the world, and she’s left her friends and family looking for ways to help share her message of love. For me, that’s giving back to families battling themselves- The people who need the most love and support, as they struggle for life.
There is so much left to be done for patients and families battling cancer, and the Jimmy Fund does so much for the cause. The Jimmy Fund for Dana-Farber is known for things like exceptional patient care and flexible funds for research discoveries which revolutionize cancer treatments both nationally and around the world. Of each donated dollar, ninety cents goes to the cause, assisting with things like insurance gap, clinical treatments, clinical trial support, state-of-the-art equipment, new research, infrastructure and technology, as well as helping advance Dana-Farber’s signature patient care and family support. Dana-Farber is known for their patient programs, such as support groups, nutrition education, the pediatric “Back to school Program,” fitness classes, creative arts programs, and patient and family resources. Your fundraising dollars will also go towards the Jimmy Fund Clinic toy closet and Dana-Farber Mammography Van- which helps care reach more communities. Your help is needed to continue their work, however.
Fundraising can seem daunting, but I promise you the tools are there to help you achieve your goal, and raise the funds that are vital to the research and patient care happening at Dana-Farber. There are also different reward levels… which made me excited! I got this awesome hat just the other day- perfect for sunny or rainy training days!
Join me on September 27th in Boston OR as a virtual walker. I am excited to do the 3 mile Dana Farber course, but there are 4 courses to choose from:
o Hopkinton 26.2-mile
o Wellesley 13.1-mile
o Boston College 5-mile
o Dana-Farber 3-mile
All routes finish at the Copley Square finish area in Boston where walkers will enjoy live music and food…and you can save $5 off registration with the code BLOG!
photo by: John Deputy
I lace up every day knowing that the money I am raising will help another family in the fight of their life! Will you be joining me?
photo by: Aaron Washington
My family lives in Boston and I know they’ve done the Jimmy Walk before! Such a great cause and charity.
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I hope they do it this year, too!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…#JimmyFundWalk Training, heart & soul
I haven’t heard of this particular walk before. It’s such a great cause (and yes, fundraising can be so daunting, but again…great cause.)
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The Jimmy Fund Walk is amazing- I hope you join as a virtual walker!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…#JimmyFundWalk Training, heart & soul
I live in New York so I won’t even be able to be there to cheer everyone on. This is definitely a worthy cause. I wonder what the virtual walk is–maybe if I didn’t have to actually be there.
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You can walk wherever you are- join us!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…#JimmyFundWalk Training, heart & soul
I have not heard of this walk before but its for a great cause! Cheering you on from FL!
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Thank you, Jenn!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…#JimmyFundWalk Training, heart & soul
I love how everyone can participate in this event. It’s a great way to get in some activity.
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Isn’t it? I am so thankful t be a part of it!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…#JimmyFundWalk Training, heart & soul
Good luck on your run!! What an amazing organization to raise funds for! Enjoy your race!
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Thank you!!
What a beautiful thing you are doing! Erica sounds like someone I would have loved to know… I’ve been awed by so many women who’ve battled cancer… my cousin has won the fight twice. Her quiet strength never ceases to amaze me!
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Your cousin is so blessed! <3
Good for you! Such an excellent opportunity to give back to those who may not be able to physically or who are no longer with us. I have lost so many to cancer and it is so important to give back to research and to foundations that help care for patients and their families.
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So true- giving back is so important!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…#JimmyFundWalk Training, heart & soul
What an amazing cause! Such an important thing to give back whenever we can and it shows our kids how important it is, too.
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Exactly!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…#JimmyFundWalk Training, heart & soul
That’s such a great cause. I’d like to do the 5-mile Boston College course.
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I hope you join!
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…#JimmyFundWalk Training, heart & soul
Her story is sad, I can’t even imagine. Kudos to you for taking part in the walk, I hope it is a wonderful success.
<3
Chelley @ A is for Adelaide recently posted…#JimmyFundWalk Training, heart & soul
What an amazing cause the Jimmy Fund Walk is for indeed. It is totally amazing how people pull together when others are struggling during times of need. Kudos to you. Thanks for sharing.
I love being a part of the running community!
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I’ll be cheering you on from NYC! I’ve never heard of the Jimmy Fund Walk, but it sounds like a great cause/charity!
If you can- join us virtually!
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