Why I Run - Sarah Farnell

I will be running in the Country Music Marathon to raise money for cancer research through the Caring for Carcinoid Foundation. This is my most favorite time of year because I get to meet with all my friends and family and do something fun to remember those we've lost. My sister Payton was just 29 when she died of carcinoid cancer- a currently incurable form of cancer. I am now 29 years old myself, and I am struck by just how crazy crazy young that is to die. The Caring for Carcinoid Foundation does some amazing work and has made some great breakthroughs (check them out)!!

I miss my sister every day, but I know she is proud of the $30,000 plus that we have raised over the last 5 years for cancer research. My hope is that sometime in the near future, if a young wife, sister, or daughter- like my sister- hears the diagnosis "carcinoid cancer," it is not synonymous with a death sentence. Perhaps the money we raise will help the Caring for Carcinoid Foundation make that dream a reality. Please consider making a donation at our fundraising site. 

We run to remember...

Thank you so much for your support!!! Come out and cheer for us!

Love,
Sarah

P.S. Check out this AWESOME video we made to promote the race!! I'm in it!! I look a little weird. Do I REALLY sound like that?!!!!