Ali on the Run vs. Breast Cancer 2.0

Hi Best Running Friends! I'm Jackie (aka Cousin Jackie), and I have the privilege of calling Alison Feller (aka Ali on the Run) my family and my friend.

For those of you following her story over the past few years, you know that she has tackled multiple breast cancer diagnoses, surgeries, and chemotherapy with strength and "delusional optimism." And despite her recent Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer diagnosis, Ali continues to find ways to show up for her family, friends, and this community.

So many people have reached out asking how they can best support Ali and Annie (and Ellie!) through all of this. Alison is getting better, but is still not great at asking for help... But in a moment of weakness, I finally convinced her to let people help! So here we go!!!

I am setting up this page to help support Ali through this challenging time and the long road ahead, whether it is helping with the never-ending medical bills, enabling her special moments with Annie, easing the daily life demands, or simply wanting Ali to know that your hands are on her back and that she's "got this!" Help us show Ali how loved she is and how much we appreciate what she has done for this global running community! She has always showed up for us, so let's show up for her! ❤️

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For those of you just meeting Alison through this page, Ali Feller (@aliontherun1) is the host of the popular Ali on the Run Show podcast, and mom to the sweetest, cutest Annie. :) She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023, underwent a double mastectomy, completed chemotherapy, finished a year of immunotherapy, rang the bell, and was declared cancer-free. In 2025, after experiencing chest pain, Ali was diagnosed with Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer that has spread to her bones. She is currently undergoing a chemotherapy regimen intended to last years. She will also require additional surgery to reduce her risk of ovarian cancer associated with the BRCA2 gene.

Alison has shown tremendous bravery sharing her story to help others either going through cancer or supporting those going through cancer. She continues to be "delusionally optimistic" and a light in this world to so many.