WHY WE RUN

In September 2020, my mom Rachel was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer for a second time.

As an avid runner, I decided in the days after her diagnosis to start a Miles for Moms fundraiser in the hopes of helping to fund Rachel’s treatments and bring awareness to a disease that affects 1 of every 8 U.S. women. I started out by running one mile for every US$25 raised throughout the month of October, ending with a total of 256 miles trekked and a combined US$7,500 raised for Rachel’s care and breast cancer research.

In October 2021, we successfully launched the global edition of Miles for Moms with over 100 participants! Over the past three years, we collectively have run 1,535 miles and raised US$19,000 for NBCF, Susan G. Komen and our beloved friend, Fredelyn.

A big thank you to everyone who made the past four years a huge success! We can’t wait for you to join us this year at the DCR Great Brook Farm State Park in Carlisle, MA or virtually to support our chosen applicants and help their breast cancer financial burdens. We have finally become our own non-profit and will have a direct impact on our loved ones battling breast cancer.

Check out the details on the event info page and register today!

- Candice Lanzoni, President of Miles for Moms