Michael McNeil, Director of the St. Jude Global Palliative Care Program, shared on LinkedIn:
“Last year I made the ridiculous decision to run a full marathon as my very first race of any kind. It was one of the most difficult and challenging things i have ever done.
So of course I have decided to run again! This time I am making a much smarter decision though and will be running a half marathon.
With this training I will still be raising funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and there is no better time to start…other than ridiculous Memphis heat! But it is worth it.
Did you know that almost 90% of all children with cancer live in low-and middle-income countries with the majority dying of their disease with serious health-related suffering?
I am so grateful to be at an institution that is committed to improving outcomes for every child diagnosed with cancer and other catastrophic illnesses, everywhere.
If you are able please consider donating to my fundraising page, with the link below.
Wish me luck! ”
You can also read: What Happens When the Care a Child Needs Is Somewhere Else? – Childhood Cancer International Europe
