Fortunately, this year I will be running for Team Sherpa Ultra-Running, and have been given the opportunity to help raise funds for a charity of my choice. With that said, I have chosen the American Cancer Society.

Team Sherpa Ultra-Running is headed by Sherpa John Lacroix, a young 26 year old ultrarunner who I met this past fall at the Vermont 50 Miler, and we have been running buddies ever since. Also, in the group are about eight other members from all parts of the US! Our teams mission is: "No fees, No budget, No free bib numbers. Friends running with friends while supporting good will in everyday life."

For the past two years I have been dependent on the running community for things such as race directors, volunteers, other runners, etc. and now it is my time to give back to the running community that has been so wonderful to me. Now my time, effort, and focus will be honed in on reaching my $1500 fundraising goal for the American Cancer Society!!

Every dollar we raise makes a difference!! 100% of these donations are given straight to the American Cancer Society where they are used for further research in finding a cure for this terrible disease. Millions of lives have been saved as a result, and now it is our goal to find a cure to save everyone. For those people and countless others, the research the Society has funded is resulting in better ways to prevent, detect, and treat cancer.