For the last three years I’ve been lucky to work with pediatric oncology patients as a nurse. These kids and young adults are among the strongest people I know. They brave brutal treatment consisting of hospitalizations, ample medications, and grueling side effects. 

Sadly, only 4% of the national funding for cancer research is allocated to pediatric cancers. Hence, these patients rely on charities to fund research in order to advance treatment. With this said, I’m training to run the Chicago Marathon on Team Lemon with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation this fall. The money raised will help fund life-saving research for pediatric oncology and make care more accessible. Thank you for your support!