On April 23rd 2017, Stacey and Chris Price will be running the London Marathon in support of Against Breast Cancer, a charitable organization based in the UK funding research to improve detection & increase survival after diagnosis. Why is this important to us? In October 2016, our world was turned upside down when Stacey was diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer. In the roller coaster that followe
d the diagnosis we have been through a successful partial mastectomy & sentinel node biopsy, a Hail Mary fertility preservation treatment and are set to begin down the long path of adjuvant treatment beginning early 2017. Why the Marathon? Because we have always wanted to run London and why the hell not!? The goal is to make the start line happy and as healthy as possible. Stacey has 7 marathons to her name and with Pricey’s ultra-marathon pedigree we know mentally we can cross the line but physically will be the challenge. Training through treatment we know that a lot of days will be better than others. String enough good days together over a 3 month period and well, you never know, we might just be able to smash out a 42.2 km race in one of the world’s most amazing cities. Running has always been something we are both very passionate about, and our approach is that we are not going to let this diagnosis and treatment take away the lifestyle and goals that are so important to us. We hope that by training, running and completing the London Marathon, one of the World Marathon Majors, during our most challenging moment in life will inspire and motivate others. We want to create a realization when facing adversity that you don’t have to give up, anything is possible with the right attitude and support. What is Keep On and ? This diagnosis for us serves as a gentle (or really fu***ng hard) reminder that life isn’t always easy, you don’t always get what you want, and there are constant challenges out of your control. However when you do have control, you need to make the most of your opportunities and choose to live the life that you want to live. The London Marathon has been a lifelong goal for us and we are proud to be part of the Against Breast Cancer team and representing a charity that is close to us. Any monies over $7k we are donating to Against Breast Cancer will be donated to the BC Cancer Foundation. We will be running a series of fundraising events over on our page so please get involved and help us achieve this dream. Get ready to party, run, spin & laugh! https://www.gofundme.com/keepon-london2017
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