WHO & WHY
Giving Back and Having Fun
RACE DIRECTOR EMERITUS - AMANDA MCINTOSH
With a beyond incredible professional running bio, along with being the 2005 World Masters Association 100K Champion, Amanda brings a level of expertise to plan and execute this event like no other. But more than this, she has a deep connection to nature and an even deeper compassion to help children with cancer find happiness and HOPE. This event could not exist without Amanda and her tenacious spirit and determination to make a difference in the lives of others! Looking for a professional coach? Contact Amanda here.
WHY WE RUN FOR KIDS CANCER - BROOKE
Out of all the strongest, bravest people in the world, children with cancer rank among the top warriors there are. If you want to be inspired, look into the eyes of a young person battling cancer and you will see the HOPE we run for. Brooke Elizabeth fought for nearly 5 of her 8 short years of life yet has inspired and continues to inspire THOUSANDS of people to become empowered to make change for kids with cancer. Learn more about her growing nonprofit global efforts and lasting legacy impact at www.BrookesBlossoms.org
HAPPINESS &Â HOPE -
DR. GISELLE SHOLLER
The pediatric cancer research that will be supported by this event will serve to HELP SAVE LIVES and provide children with gentler, more tolerable options for care on the path to find cures is led by Dr Sholler, a world renowned pediatric oncology expert and leading researcher for kids cancer. She is head of the Beat Childhood Cancer Research Consortium, a group of 40+ universities and children's hospitals that offer a worldwide network of childhood cancer clinical trials. More children with cancer thrive and survive because of her dedicated work and LOVE for kids with cancer.