Katy Savolskis Whitefield's Fundraiser
Running NYC in honor of Miracle Max!
I am pledging to run 26.2 miles in NYC to raise funds to support Children's Brain Tumor Foundation.
We are no longer accepting donations on this campaign, but there are other ways for you to support us today!
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Jon Winkelman
"The Winkelmans love you and we are cheering you on!"
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A supporter of Katy Savolskis
"Run like the wind! We love you all ❤️. "
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Janet Bryant
"Hope you have an amazing time at the marathon. You are so inspiring! Sending Love & light to you, Max & all of your family."
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Catie Beal
"Sending you love and all the sparkle magic I can! "
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Meg Petty
"I came across your profile though TNT NYC (I’m running also) and had to donate..have a great race day! "
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Sharla hanley
"Will be cheering for you on the course kick NYC marathon Butt. In support of Max. "
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Mary Haskins
"Go Katy!"
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Management Solutions NW
"From Leila and her friends at Management Solutions NW. Wishing you well in both the race and your cancer journey. Glad you found this supportive group"
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Katy Savolskis Whitefield
"In honor of Maximus & Liam. We love you all very much! Love, Jeff, Kim & Aggie"
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Brian Driscoll
"Good luck on the run Cousin! "
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Helena Rice
"Love what you do Katy! Go Katy Go!"
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Sylvia Hayes McKean
"I can only imagine how this diagnosis would change a family’s life? Along with this contribution I am sending healing energy and prayers to all.🙏🏻💫"
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Jacqueline Ferguson
"Go Katy go! NMOSS forever. "
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A supporter of Katy Savolskis
"For Kyla and Max, and all the others who deserve a cure 🌈"
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Cheryl Crawford
"Katy… you are amazing ❤️"
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Caroline Krisciunas
"Always in my heart Continued prayers for Max! "
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Danielle graham Graham
"Go team!! We love you xoxoxo"
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On 2.2.22 I heard the words no parent wants to hear. Your child has a terminal inoperable brain tumor. Cancer.
My son Maximus was diagnosed at age 11 with Diffuse Midline Glioma (DMG). Before that day, I had never even heard of that type of tumor. But on that day, everything in my life changed. As a single mom of two little boys (8 and 11 at the time), I felt completely overwhelmed and alone. As we navigated brain surgeries, chemotherapy, radiation, fights with insurance - I felt like it was so hard to fully explain to others the stress and fear that I was feeling.
I am blessed with a beautiful community made up of family and friends. But thankfully, most of them do not have first hand experience with childhood brain cancer. As we finally began to get our footing in our treatment plan and new way of life, all three of us were ready to start to attend to the emotional toll this journey has taken on us.
But where do the parents of brain tumor kids go for support? And how to you find other kids like yours who are fighting a battle most will never know? And their siblings who are trying to navigate where they fit in with everything happening?
That is where Children's Brain Tumor Foundation steps in. They provide online support groups for families going through exactly what we are going through. They host gatherings and activities for families, provide resources and help so families know they are not fighting this battle alone.
I am honored to have been selected to run the 2024 TCS NYC Marathon in November to raise money to make sure families continue to have access to this valuable support system that I have been so lucky to utilize for my family. The NYC marathon holds a special place in my heart. I took my sons Maximus and Liam to NYC to watch me run the marathon shortly before Maximus was diagnosed. It was our last trip before everything changed. I hope to cross the finish line this year with Maximus and Liam there cheering me on. Please help cheer me on by donating today to this amazing organization! THANK YOU!
#MiracleMax
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