Event Description

After being involved with the MIP Foundation through various volunteering activities in my community, I gained a greater respect for the mission of the MIP Foundation.  As a teenager, I feel more connected to the people that the foundation serves in helping them through a challenging part of their lives.  I understand that nobody should battle cancer alone.  As a result, I wanted to start my own fundraiser to help someone, as the MIP Foundation says, "Turn pain into power".  

What better way to help the MIP Foundation than to combine it with one of my passions; running.  I have always loved how running allows me to clear my mind and enjoy nature.  My goal is to run 15 miles on the day of the fundraiser; July 2nd.  

I settled on this number as 15 miles running is approximately 30,000 steps.  These 30,000 steps would be representative of the almost 30,000 people who have died of cancer in Pennsylvania this year alone.  A donation to my fundraiser would mean not just supporting my mission, but supporting a child going through one of the hardest parts of their life.  I am thrilled about this opportunity to fundraise for the MIP Foundation and would be very appreciative of any help with my journey.  Thank you.