I decided to run a marathon 2 years ago with the goal of making a permanent change in my lifestyle. Last year I deferred to 2012, because I didn't feel I was up to the challenge, and this past 8 months have not been any easier. I have decided to make this journey not only about myself, but for a cause that would give me the motivation to keep moving forward to October 28th. I stopped to ask myself “what stirs your soul?” What is it that pulls at my heart strings, what fires me up, what makes the hairs on my arms stand up, what brings tears to my eyes due to intense physical emotion? The answer is the horrible affiction of cancer and especially when it preys on the most innocent, our children. I ask you to help in the fight against this monster. On October 28th I will run 26.2 miles for our children. "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope."