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Help Jacob Beat Cancer

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As some of you know, I'm running the Philadelphia Marathon in 2 weeks.  It's my very first marathon, and I'm extremely excited about it.  However, on Friday, one of my dearest friends told me that her son had just been diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).  Jacob starts chemotherapy on Tuesday and will continue to receive treatment for the next 3 years.  On top of that, Jenn and Mark have 3 other children to tend to through all of this.  My heart aches for their family.  They live in the Chicago area, and being so far away, I feel completely helpless in this situation.  I wish I could be there to help them in everyday ways, but I just can't.  So this is my way to try to help.  I always dedicate my races to Owen, but I'm also dedicating this race to Jacob.  I want him to kick cancer's butt.  I forsee many medical expenses, babysitters, and takeout meals in their future, so I'm kindly asking for any donations that may help their family deal with what lies ahead.  A dollar, 20 dollars, it doesn't matter.  Every little bit helps.  And if you can't, every positive thought and prayer makes a difference, so please keep them in mind.  Thank you, friends.

Organizer and beneficiary

Lisa Holbrook
Organizer
Chadds Ford Township, PA
mark matthaei
Beneficiary

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