Kidney Cancer Association

We're raising money for the Kidney Cancer Association - an international nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering kidney cancer patients and caregivers, and leading change through advocacy, research, and education.  No cause is closer to our hearts than one that is working tirelessly to find a cure for the disease that took Shelley’s life. 

When our mom received her diagnosis eight years ago this month, there were just a few options for treatment and no chance of a cure.  Today, because of organizations like the KCA, her prognosis and that of thousands of others is filled with greater hope for new advanced treatments and possible cures.

This Memorial Day Weekend 2020, we plan to gather as a family in San Francisco to hike Mt. Tamalpais in Shelley’s honor.  She loved nothing more than being active and instilled in all of us a love for the outdoors and nature. We are excited to partake in an activity we know she would have loved, one that will bring together her children and grandchildren, friends and extended family. 

Our hope is that this will be the beginning of a new tradition to remember and celebrate her life as well as her fight against kidney cancer.  We are asking that you consider donating this year to Live for Shelley.   100% of your donation will go to the Kidney Cancer Association . More details to come soon about the weekend and hike.  Please reach out if you would like to join us for any or all of the activities planned for Memorial Day Weekend 2020 in SF! 

Wishing you a happy and healthy holiday and New Year!

With all our Love, 
Jenny, Lindsay, Noah and Alan

Dear friends and family,

I am an avid runner and a sophomore member of my high school cross country team. I have been an active participant of this team sport since I was 11, and now want to use my passion for a greater good. That is why I’ve committed to running the Chicago Hot Chocolate 15k run on November 4, 2018 to raise money for the Kidney Cancer Association.


My father was diagnosed with kidney cancer when I was five. After rigorous treatment, he relapsed three years later and went through another round of surgery to remove his left kidney. I am very fortunate that he has overcome his battle with cancer today and is in his sixth year of remission. Because of this traumatic experience, I am empathetic toward others whose parents fought but lost their brave battles against cancer. I want to eradicate cancer!


There is only so much I can do as an individual so this is where I ask for the support of my community. You may support me by doing any of the following:


1. Offer physical support by running with me on race day! The hot chocolate run is an annual race in Chicago, and you get to eat chocolate as a reward for running! You can sign up here and can enter QDTJKBOHZF referral code for $5 off: https://www.hotchocolate15k.com/chicago


2. Provide financial support through my GoFundMe page. All donations will be given to the Kidney Cancer Association.


3. Send me words of encouragement and prayers as this is my first crowdfunding experience and first time running over 9 miles!


Thank you so much!


Love,
Scott

Last year, more than 1.3 million patients were newly diagnosed with cancer in the United States. According to the American Cancer Society, more than 50,000 (roughly 4%) of these individuals were diagnosed with kidney cancer. Two years ago, my father, Paul Boucher, was diagnosed for the second time after 13 years in remission. To our devastation, Paul Boucher lost his battle this March. As a father, a husband of 32 years , and a great friend to most, he is missed every day.


Market has so generously offered to help our family put together a way to help raise money to aid in research for families who are going through what we went through. We will be collecting a $10 donation at the door that will be going to the Kidney Cancer Association in honor of Paul Boucher. The event will start at 6pm and will last through the night. Together we can celebrate the life of the best man I have ever known, while giving a little to help donate to a great cause.


I look forward to spending such an important day with all of you and our family is already so thankful. We would also like to thank everyone at Market for helping us put this all together!

For anyone who is unable to attend this event, or wishes to make a separate donation, please donate here!! Every dollar counts and it all means so much to me and my family.