A MESSAGE FROM Mariah “Tumornator” Sallee
11 years ago I graduated nursing school and started my career as an oncology nurse. 7 years ago I trained with Team In Training and completed an Olympic distance triathlon while raising money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Today I am a loving wife and doting mama living and working and trying to keep my emotional stability through a global pandemic. Life is hard, 2020 is especially challenging, but it’s nothing compared to the physical and emotional upheaval my patients go through when they are diagnosed with a blood cancer. I have always had a special place in my heart for leukemia patients, mostly because I watch the terrible battle they have to fight just to stay alive. Some of my best patient relationships and hardest losses have come as a result of blood cancer and it gives me a stronger drive to do what I can to help them.
I am taking on Team In Training’s Resilience Challenge to raise funds for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s mission to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.
I will conquer 50 miles throughout the month of September, Blood Cancer Awareness Month, while fundraising and raising awareness for blood cancers.
Blood cancer patients need our support now more than ever in these challenging times. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is at the forefront of the fight against cancer and provides critical support to blood cancer patients across the country.
I invite you to be #TNTRESILIENT in the face of cancer by making a donation or by joining me in this challenge!
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