My Eagle project was inspired by a friend from my running club, Megan Sporny. Surgeons removed a malignant tumor from her spine last fall. She participated in intensive physical therapy in order to relearn how to walk and is undergoing chemotherapy and radiation. Now, 5 1/2 months later, she just ran her first race since her diagnosis! Megan continues to fight her high grade glioma cancer with amazing strength, resolve and tremendous support from her family and friends. Recently, the Chicago Tribune wrote an article about Megan that I've linked here.
Because I would like to help Megan and other children like her in their fight against cancer, my Eagle project will be to organize a 5K race/walk and kids' mile race on the Kaneland High School Cross Country Course on Friday evening, June 14. I am so thankful for the support of my sponsors, my troop, my cross country coach and team, and my club friends. I will be donating all proceeds from this Flashlight 5K to Cal's Angels so that we can grant wishes to children like Megan, raise awareness about pediatric cancer, and raise money for research so that someday we can find a cure for cancer in children. (By the way, pediatric cancer only gets 4% of the national funding research money for cancer. But 100% of donations to Cal's Angels goes to pediatric cancer!)
If you would like to support this project, please message me!
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