This post is not about breast cancer.
It’s about lung cancer — a disease with a survival rate of 15.5%.
In case you haven’t heard, that just is not acceptable.
Good news is that you can help change such a sobering statistic, and all you need to do is register for Run Amuck with the Duck and either walk or run a 5K.
It all happens in Gainesville, Fla. on March 31, 2012, and in the event you are not local (I realize many of you are not), then perhaps you can make a donation (even small contributions make a difference) to help fund a cure for a disease that is affecting Dianne Caridi, a young woman here in town. She and two other survivors are the girls sponsoring the event, and I know they would appreciate any support you can offer.
So, please think about (1) registering for Run Amuck with the Duck, (2) donating to Run Amuck with the Duck, and/or (3) spreading the word about Run Amuck with the Duck (feel free to tweak and republish this post).
Thank you!
UPDATE, 2/3/12: Dianne Caridi lost her battle with lung cancer.
Kara on 1/30/2012 at 1:40 pm said:
Thanks, Jacki!! Dianne is an awesome gal!! The walk/run is through my neighborhood (University Acres) and it is a beautiful course!! Hope many folks will take time to get their morning exercise and support an important cause!!
Courtney Packard on 2/10/2012 at 3:33 pm said:
Such sad news about Dianne. I pray that she is in peace now!
Was wondering if you had a personal email address I could contact you at?
Thank you!
Jacki on 2/10/2012 at 3:46 pm said:
Hi Courtney — you can contact me at jackidonaldson@gmail.com