Lindsay's 1st half-marathon

Cancer is among the leading causes of death worldwide. While more than half of cancer cases occur in developing countries, many patients still have limited or no access to cancer care, particularly radiation therapy. In parts of Africa, for example, there are as few as one radiation machines per 10 million people, compared to the United States where there is one per 100-200,000 people.

Radiating Hope is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving cancer care around the globe, with a focus in radiation oncology and underserved areas. I am asking for donations to Radiating Hope in support of my first half-marathon, which I will be running later this month.

A few of the many accomplishments of Radiating Hope include:

-Bringing the first HDR brachytherapy unit (machine needed to deliver curative radiation for cervical cancer) to Senegal in 2012

-Facilitating the donation of multiple radiation machines to Honduras and Guatemala

-Working with the Foundation for Cancer Care in Tanzania to acquire and ship a radiation treatment machine to Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.

You can learn more about Radiating Hope by visiting radiatinghope.org. 

I am running the race on November 21st, with one of my best friends, Raman Muhar, who is doing her Radiology residency in Michigan. It is a first half marathon (or run of any kind greater than 5 miles) for both of us and we are actually having a great time with our inter-state training! 

Please donate if you are able to. I appreciate it so much and your money will truly make a difference.

Thank you for your time!