Sarah Farnell: Why I Run

I am so excited to be running in the Country Music Marathon and raising money for the Caring for Carcinoid Foundation for the fourth year in a row!!! Over the past few years, the Little Team that Could has raised over $30,000 dollars, every penny of which has gone directly to cancer research.

In addition to raising money, the Little Team That Could is dedicated to raising awareness of carcinoid cancer because, "If you don't suspect it, you can't detect it." Carcinoid cancer is a rare type of neuroendecrine cancer that took my sister's life when she was 29. Payton was a wonderful sister, daughter, and wife. I am honored to run in her memory.

I would like to take a moment to thank my teamates who are running this race with me. I am so lucky to have the best friends and family in the world and literally could not have made it through the past four years without them.

I have healed so much in the years since my sister died, and this race has been such a crucial part of the healing process. And so I want to thank all of you who have donated in the past and are considering donating now. This year we are running not only to remember those we have lost, but to celebrate those who remained behind and who have fought so hard to regain their lives. So come on out to Nashville and come celebrate with us! Thank you again for all your support!

Love, Sarah