Alexandra "Alex" Scott, a young cancer patient, was only 4 years old when she decided to hold a lemonade stand to raise money for "her hospital," so doctors could help other kids like they'd helped her. Alex held her first stand in 2000 and continued to hold lemonade stands each year, inspiring support from her community and across the nation. Although sadly Alex passed away at the age of 8, she knew she had reached the ambitious goal of raising $1 million for childhood cancer research.  Her parents continued her legacy, and to date Alex's Lemonade Stand has raised over 120 million dollars to fund research.

My goal is to raise $1,000 by the date of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon.  I will be running 26.2 miles on October 9, 2016 - just shy of the 4 year mark of my personal cancer diagnosis.  Four years ago, I was unable to walk because of the tumor in my femur.  After I was declared cancer-free, the doctors told me to enjoy exercising, but said "don't plan on running a marathon anytime soon".  Instead of a suggestion, I took that as a challenge and am ecstatic to not only run 26.2 miles, but raise funds and awareness for such an amazing foundation.