A MESSAGE FROM AKTIV Against Cancer | 2021 TCS New York City Marathon
To my family and friends near and far,
I am running the NYC marathon to raise funds for AKTIV Against Cancer in memory of my sister Collette.
After raising her daughter in a small town in the north of England, Collette embarked on the trip of a lifetime. The final leg of her 2 year journey was in Western Australia, where she was tragically diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer which had metastasized to her brain.
Thankfully her daughter was able to bring her home to that small town in England to be with family and friends.
Please help me to help others in Collette's memory.
Love Karen xx
LEADING THE CHARGE IN EXERCISE ONCOLOGY
AKTIV Against Cancer works to ensure that physical activity will become an integral part of cancer treatment. We support cutting edge research on the benefits of exercise for the prevention and treatment of cancer, as well as the creation of fitness programs and facilities in cancer treatment centers.
AKTIV Against Cancer was founded by 9-time NYC Marathon Champion and Norwegian running superstar Grete Waitz and current Executive Director Helle Aanesen in Norway in 2007. After donating more than $14M and helping to create sixteen (16) physical activity centers in cancer treatment facilities throughout Norway, AKTIV Against Cancer established its official presence in the United States in 2014.
Support Team AKTIV Against Cancer on their quest to run the 50th TCS New York City Marathon this November!
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