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Let's kick cancer's a$$. Can you help do that? I hate this disease and really would like someone to find a way to detect it earlier and really just eliminate it all together. Let's give some resources to make that happen.

My "Why"

This is just a small something that I can do that specifically goes to ovarian cancer research/awareness, because this disease has taken too many people from my life. 

My mother-in-law Diane passed away three years ago after a long argument with ovarian cancer. During this time I was allowed to be a part of her life by being her housemate, then joining her family and sharing in some happy and difficult times. She loved life, enjoyed a good laugh (even at her own expense), and she cherished her family, friends AND the Gophers. She gave me courage to love in a way I didn't know was possible.

My aunt Nancy passed away two years ago, fighting that damned ovarian cancer with everything she had. She was an amazing woman who knew how to make you feel like you belonged and were loved. She created space for kindess in a way that I can only hope to emulate one day.   

Teal Strides

When you support the Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance through registration or a donation to my HOM Teal Strides page, you help fund critical research and programming for women and families impacted by ovarian cancer. 

Please consider donating today to help make a difference against ovarian cancer. Consider joining me to walk or run against this disease on Saturday, Sept. 14 at Rosland Park in Edina.

Thank you for making a difference with me.

2K Walk in 2017
2K Walk in 2017

This is the section of the walk where my heart swells. You can see the sea of teal that feels like it goes on forever. It gives me a flutter of hope.

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Go Gophers!
Go Gophers!

Because I reached a fundraising milestone of more than $1,000 in 2018 I got to dedicate a sign along the walking path. I made ours for Diane: "A loving person, and friend to many. GO, GOPHERS!" We tried to keep it short and something she wouldn't scoff too much at. :) She never wanted the attention on her.

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Post 2K walk in 2018
Post 2K walk in 2018

Lil Erick didn't have much hair last year. But this was one of my favorite pictures of us in our teal. We walked for Grandma Diane and Great Aunt Nancy.

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My Supporters

  • Anonymous In honor of our dear friend, Diane Forbes. November 2019 $57.75
  • Katharine Eldridge I'm late to the party but hope it was a fantastic race. Congrats on making a difference!! :) September 2019
  • Joe and Joan Lorentz Family September 2019 $52.50
  • Ed and Bev Wetherill With our love for our dear Nancy. September 2019 $100.00
  • Anonymous September 2019
  • Anonymous September 2019 $262.50
  • Kara Schaefer September 2019 $105.00
  • Ed and Bev Wetherill With our love for our dear Nancy. September 2019 $100.00
  • Anonymous In honor of our dear friend, Diane Forbes. November 2019 $57.75
  • Joe and Joan Lorentz Family September 2019 $52.50