Running in Memory of Kyle McCall

I am honored to have been chosen to participate in the Dana Farber In Memory Program. I will run the Boston Marathon in memory of Kyle McCall who was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma at the very young age of fourteen and lost his battle at age twenty one.

Since I got the email saying I was chosen for this program, I was a little anxious. What could I possibly say to parents who lost their child? As a mother I could not imagine any words that would comfort me if I lost my daughter. Following my long run of 14 miles I met Kyle's mom Susan at Starbucks. She talked about Kyle's life, his battle with cancer and his never ending resolve to do good and be good. His battle with osteosarcoma lasted over 7 years. Even at the end when there was nothing more that could be done, Kyle chose to participate in an experimental treatment. He knew it was too late for him, but he hoped that the researchers would learn something and it would benefit others. He was kind and full of hope. I will be meeting Susan and her family again next week and will share with you stories of his life.

I am happy to report that there were quite a few donations this past week and my total is over 3K. Tyler Eusden, my endurance mentor and colleague donated. Fellow Broadies Diana and hubby Larry Heise, Anita Caufield (who is gonna run a half marathon with me....stay tuned), LaTasha Harris, Emmi Snyder and Jackie Murphy. Thank you all.

Click the link on the right to donate in Memory of Kyle.