Isaac Flora is a junior at Troy Christian High School. In the summer of 2018, he will be traveling with a group of college-aged students on a 49-day, 4000+ mile run from San Francisco to Baltimore, raising money and awareness for the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults.
What is your connection to the cancer community?
About a year ago my great uncle died of brain cancer. He and my aunt had just retired and they were getting ready to move to Las Vegas to spend their golden years with their grandkids. Unfortunately the dream never became a reality. My uncle passed away before he got the chance to ever move out there. My father officiated at his funeral and it impacted me. It was heartbreaking to see the toll that this death had on my family. I realized then that it is important to be bold in this life while we have it. We must take every opportunity that we have to touch other people's lives.
Why are you traveling 4,000 miles this summer with the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults?
I'm traveling the 4,000 miles this summer with the Ulman Cancer Fund to show my love in action for people with cancer. My favorite author Bob Goff says, "Love is never stationary." In order to make a difference we have to take action. Running across the country will show people with cancer that a whole team of young adults are willing to sacrifice their summer to create change for them. I want to be a part of this change. This opportunity combines my three passions of meeting others, serving others, and the thrill of adventure.
2018 marks the 17th year of the 4K for Cancer sending young adults on journeys across the country in an effort to inspire hope and unite communities in the fight against cancer. The 4K for Cancer is a program of The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults (UCF). Interested in joining the fight? Apply to be a rider or runner a at www.4kforcancer.org!
CHALLENGE:
Over 70,000 young adults are diagnosed with cancer every year. Young adults (ages 15-39) face a variety of unique challenges with a cancer diagnosis including fertility preservation, social isolation, lack of insurance, delayed diagnosis, and more.
SOLUTION:
The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults changes lives by creating a community of support for young adults, and their loved ones, impacted by cancer. With your support, the Ulman Cancer Fund is able to provide free support services and resources for the young adult cancer community including:
Cancer to 5K - a 12-week training program designed to introduce or reintroduce cancer survivors to physical activity.
Patient Navigation - a free program (onsite at cancer centers and remotely through our office) that ensures no young adult ever faces cancer alone. We provide one-on-one support & resources to young adults and their families to help them manage the cancer experience and long-term cancer survival.
Scholarships - a financial assistance program to help young adults continue their education after being affected by cancer through their own diagnosis or the diagnosis of a loved one.
UCF House - This year UCF broke ground on a “home away from home” to provide free housing for young adult cancer patients, and their caregivers, in East Baltimore.
Your donation will help make these programs and our mission possible!
| Supporters | |||
| Name | Date | Amount | Comments |
| Jordyn Frees | 07/25/2018 | $30.00 | Thank you!!!!!! We appreciate you!!!! Jordyn Frees & Family! | Steve Peterson | 07/12/2018 | $30.00 | Isaac -Well done! Proud of you. | James Brumbaugh | 07/06/2018 | $50.00 | Isaac, Good Luck for a great run. Prayers with you're Team. Jim & Nancy | Isaac Flora | 05/15/2018 | $200.00 | Rehema Dearing | 05/15/2018 | $50.00 | We wish all the best Isaac Flora. Run Isaac run! | Karl Wohlwend | 05/15/2018 | $50.00 | What a fantastic thing you’re doing, Isaac! Best of luck on your adventure! | Jan Salazar | 05/15/2018 | $100.00 | Go Isaac! God be with you!! | Melissa Iser | 05/15/2018 | $50.00 | You inspire me! | Lori Flora | 05/15/2018 | $30.00 | This is from Matt, Tina, Cameron, Chloe, Brooklyn, Grant and Whit. We are so proud of you and we love you. Run Strong! | Lori Flora | 05/15/2018 | $25.00 | This is from The Bianco family. We'll be praying for you as you run this summer! | Lori Flora | 05/15/2018 | $100.00 | This is from Granny and Pappaw. We are so proud of you. We love you! | Lori Flora | 05/15/2018 | $25.00 | This is from Bryce, Lara, Hayden and Harrison Hartman. A little something towards your fundraising goal! Prayers for an amazing experience this summer. God Bless. | Lori Flora | 05/15/2018 | $10.00 | This is from Robert Ventura. Good luck! | Lori Flora | 05/15/2018 | $50.00 | This is from Kevin and Karen McDonald. Call your mom and dad and keep them up to date. We love you. Good luck on your 4K. What a beautiful thing to do. | Lori Flora | 05/15/2018 | $100.00 | This is from Ed and Jemela Fleischer. Good luck Isaac! | Lori Flora | 05/15/2018 | $25.00 | This is from Grandpa Flora | Angel Mathis | 05/15/2018 | $50.00 | Go Isaac! | The Gilfillen’s | 05/12/2018 | $50.00 | Happy Birthday Isaac!! Have a great run!! | Sophie Pitsenbarger | 05/12/2018 | $20.00 | Happy birthday Isaac good luck on your run :) | Tina Flora | 05/02/2018 | $50.00 | Run because you can! Praying for all of these people that are trying to survive this terrible disease and their loved ones that are by their side! Whom have I in heaven but you? And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, BUT God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Psalm 73:25-26 | Lori Flora | 03/27/2018 | $70.00 | This was donated by Vanessa and Marti from the Olive Picker team. | Kathie Flora | 03/20/2018 | $25.00 | Isaac, run for the cure!!!! | Caryn McDonald | 03/13/2018 | $200.00 | Kevin and I are so proud of you Isaac! Run Issac run! XXOO | Megan Myers | 03/07/2018 | $103.00 | From Megan & Beth Anne Good luck Isaac! | Lori Flora | 02/14/2018 | $107.00 | This was from Roberta Jones and Cheri and the olive pickers mission trip group. | Lori Flora | 02/07/2018 | $600.00 | This is from the Super Bowl squares fundraiser. Thanks everyone! | Dale & Mary Alice Smith | 02/03/2018 | $100.00 | Proud of you Issac | Jonathan and Erin Miller | 01/25/2018 | $100.00 | Lori Flora | 01/02/2018 | $60.00 | Good luck! | Lori Flora | 01/02/2018 | $100.00 | We are so proud of you, Isaac! | Lori Flora | 01/02/2018 | $500.00 | Isaac earned from working an event for us. Run "Flora" run! | Mollie Flora | 12/12/2017 | $50.00 | Way to go Isaac McGee! | Deb Taylor | 11/28/2017 | $200.00 | Bethany Whidden | 11/26/2017 | $25.00 | Casey Hubbell | 11/25/2017 | $50.00 | Shirley Dearing | 11/21/2017 | $25.00 | Do this for ALL the Flora boys, Bro! | Shirley Dearing | 11/21/2017 | $25.00 | I'll be with you, Bro! | Anonymous Friend | 11/18/2017 | $25.00 | Anonymous Friend | 11/18/2017 | $25.00 | Adam Flora | 11/15/2017 | $25.00 | Good luck, brother! I'm proud of you. | Anonymous Friend | 11/08/2017 | $1,000.00 | Isaac Flora | 11/03/2017 | $100.00 |
| Total | $4,610.00 | ||