My name is Suzanne Simmons. I’m the captain of this year's Chicago Marathon Team! I’m so proud of this year’s team and I feel honored to be running for such a wonderful cause. I’ve been a 5k runner since college and training for this marathon is quite a challenge, but I’m ready!

The mission of CFCF is to discover a cure for carcinoid. For more information please visit the foundation website http://www.caringforcarcinoid.org.

As you consider making a donation to CFCF, please know that every dollar you donate will help end the suffering of carcinoid and related neuroendocrine cancer patients and their families. The Caring for Carcinoid Foundation is unique in that 100% of all money raised by the foundation goes directly to research and not a single dollar is used for overhead expenses. Your contribution will truly make a difference!

Thank you for your kind support!

The Caring for Carcinoid Foundation (CFCF) is the leading nonprofit dedicated to discovering a cure for carcinoid cancer. Carcinoid cancer is the term used to refer to tumors that originate in the nerve cells that produce hormones, also knows as the neuroendocrine system.