
Krista Barrett's Fundraiser
Support Children's Brain Tumor Foundation and my Chicago Marathon run!
Running for all families impacted by brain tumors
During the summer of 2024, my family received the news that
my dad had a brain tumor. He underwent surgery in July and spent several weeks
in the hospital building his strength to return home. It has now been over 6 months
since his surgery and he continues to make progress each day during this long
healing journey. This experience has been challenging for my family and reminds
us what is truly important in life- loving those around you. Throughout all of
this, my dad has continued to work through his new challenges with a positive attitude and a "can do" work ethic.
I recognize that I have the privilege to move my body in
ways that are more challenging for him now and I have decided to run the 2025
Chicago Marathon for him. My family was fortunate enough to have incredible
support from friends and family and I want to pay this forward for other
families who may be going through similar experiences. The Children’s Brain
Tumor Foundation is an organization dedicated to improving the treatment,
quality of life, and long-term outlook for children with brain and spinal cord
tumors through research, support, education, and advocacy for families and
survivors. Please join me in raising awareness and support for the CBTF during
my marathon journey. Your contribution paves the way for hope and progress in
the pursuit of a brighter future for families facing pediatric brain cancer. For over a decade, CBTF has been a national leader in providing programs for families affected by brain tumors.
Thank you all for continuing to support my family and as always... Go Flyers!