Meghan Mahoney is a junior at Colorado State University. In the summer of 2018, she will be traveling with a group of college-aged students on a 70-day, 4000+ mile ride from Baltimore, MD to San Francisco, CA, raising money and awareness for the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults.
What is your connection to the cancer community?
All four of my grandparents had cancer at some point, three of the four having lost their lives to it, either directly or from complications caused by it. Two, I never had a chance to meet, and one I lost earlier this year. Cancer has personally impacted not only me, but my friends, family, coworkers and many, many other people as well. It was very hard to loose my grandmother, and that grief has been felt multiplied millions of times by people all over the world. This is why I'm riding--to show compassion, solidarity, and strength in the face of something terrible.
Why are you traveling over 4000 miles this summer with the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults?
Three of my favorite things are exploring new places, meeting new people, and riding my bike; the 4k will be an unbelievable way to combine all three and support an amazing cause along the way. I believe wholeheartedly in the work the Ulman Cancer Fund does, and can't wait to be a part of this group of riders. Not only will this be a way to support the cancer community, but to challenge myself both physically and emotionally. All in all, the 4k is a way to touch lives for the better and make an unparalleled impact!
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 |
Linda Mahoney | 07/25/2018 | $25.00 | Shelley Brill | 07/06/2018 | $50.00 | Let's kick cancer's butt! | Sofia Tabernilla | 06/05/2018 | $30.00 | thanks for the portrait!!! | Ayrika Gunn | 06/05/2018 | $50.00 | Donna Voss | 06/03/2018 | $25.00 | You've come a long way from the days I had to cram into your little doll house. You do amazing things, Meghan! Go get 'em! | Jillian Magie | 04/28/2018 | $50.00 | GOOD LUCK THIS SUMMER GIRL! | James E Delaney | 04/27/2018 | $300.00 | Dan Mahoney | 04/23/2018 | $100.00 | In honor of all our family and friends who have had to battle the big “C”. | Jeff Sternisha | 04/09/2018 | $150.00 | Cancer sucks and Meghan is awesome. Thanks so much for doing this. You're an inspiration and leader to a lot of people by doing this. =) | Tyler Stocksdale | 04/06/2018 | $40.00 | Good luck on your ride! Can't wait to see my pet portrait! | Lorri Rinehart | 03/31/2018 | $50.00 | Thanks so much for my dog pic and Good Luck on this journey and stay safe. It is great what you and your friends are doing. | Kathryn Presnal | 03/29/2018 | $100.00 | Go get ‘em! | Nick Johnston | 03/29/2018 | $35.00 | Meghan Mahoney | 03/29/2018 | $71.00 | #RoastMeghan4Cancer | Josephine Zhang | 03/28/2018 | $10.00 | Krysten Bevilaqua | 03/23/2018 | $25.00 | This is amazing, keep up the great work!! | Mary Krohn | 03/18/2018 | $50.00 | Jenny and Ed Skelton | 03/17/2018 | $50.00 | Great job Meg! You are amazing! Your Thanks for sharing your mom with our kids and the other kids at WHS! | McCrary Family | 03/16/2018 | $50.00 | Good Luck Meghan! What an awesome experience!! | Candy Grennes | 03/16/2018 | $50.00 | Thanks Meghan, I love my picture of Sunny! | Gretchen & Andre Lewis | 03/16/2018 | $100.00 | Your such an amazing young woman!!! You go girl ✌ | Teryn Degenhart | 03/16/2018 | $20.00 | This is an amazing thing that you're doing and I am so grateful. | Laura Boodt | 03/02/2018 | $20.00 | Dog Picture! | Erik Peterson | 02/27/2018 | $50.00 | From mom. | Ruth Zhong | 02/26/2018 | $100.00 | You're amazing Meghan!! Good luck! | Lori Bellner | 02/26/2018 | $100.00 | Meghan I love my picture of Carmen! You are selflessly changing lives with this journey and I am so very proud of you! | Andrea Maurer | 02/26/2018 | $50.00 | Meghan Mahoney | 02/22/2018 | $55.00 | Super Bowl fundraiser + Sage’s portrait | Jillian Magie | 02/21/2018 | $50.00 | From Bella and Mimi - YOU GO GIRL! | Jake Stanton | 02/21/2018 | $25.00 | Thanks for all you’re doing! | Franny Komperda | 02/20/2018 | $25.00 | Thanks for being such a positive and motivated RA! What you're doing is amazing and inspiring. I'm so happy I can help out with your cause and also have such an amazing picture of my dog too. Good luck!! | Andrea Arbore | 02/13/2018 | $100.00 | Good luck with this great endeavor! | Reynae Pierce | 02/13/2018 | $25.00 | Jane Hoover | 02/12/2018 | $100.00 | Thanks for the great picture of Curlie!! Good luck on your journey. Love you. XO | Jennifer Mayer | 02/11/2018 | $100.00 | Thank you Meghan for the picture of Odie. You are an amazing talent and an inspiration to many. Enjoy your ride this summer. xoxo | Betty O'Hara | 02/05/2018 | $20.00 | Thanks so much! Praying for you on your journey! | Maryann Chrisman | 02/04/2018 | $35.00 | Thank you !!!!! | Madeline LeDoux | 01/28/2018 | $75.00 | You are amazing! I loved your work you did for me on Zeke and Sadie's picture! I appreciate your hard work and I will be praying for your journey this summer! -from your Colorado 4K friend | Ashley Dunkerly | 01/22/2018 | $100.00 | Good luck Meghan! Thank you so much for the pet portraits! They are perfect! | Joy Huang | 01/22/2018 | $100.00 | You are amazing!! | Makena Ingham | 01/17/2018 | $65.00 | Good luck Meghan!! | Lisa Plankey | 01/12/2018 | $200.00 | Rock it Meg! We are so proud of you! | Sara Westphal | 01/11/2018 | $100.00 | Your art is amazing! Good luck reaching your goals! ❤ | Claire Burdick | 01/11/2018 | $20.00 | You are an inspiration, Meghan! | Sandy Fogarasi | 01/10/2018 | $50.00 | Good luck reaching your goal! | Emily Mott | 01/03/2018 | $15.00 | happy birthday/merry christmas/happy new year :) | Ayrika Gunn | 12/29/2017 | $35.00 | Thank you for the pet portrait! Happy new year! | Kimberly Martell | 12/21/2017 | $105.00 | Thank you so much for your amazing pet portraits and for supporting The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults. Best of luck on your ride! | Katie Mathew | 12/20/2017 | $15.00 | Meghan, I am amazed with your drive and dedication. I am so excited to be able to contribute to such a great cause and I can’t wait to stay updated on your journey! | HAMIR Gajaria | 12/20/2017 | $50.00 | Way to go Meghan! | Alyse Oxenford | 12/18/2017 | $20.00 | You're amazing Meghan! | Ayrika Gunn | 12/18/2017 | $35.00 | Ayrika Gunn | 12/16/2017 | $35.00 | Good luck, Meghan! What an incredible experience! | Sienna Muniz | 12/11/2017 | $30.00 | You're awesome Meghan! | Susan Weed | 12/10/2017 | $30.00 | Have loved watching you grow up and take on your own adventures. You make me proud to know you. Have a great adventure and be sure to keep us posted! | Abbey Sellers | 12/10/2017 | $15.00 | You rock! | Kiera Davis | 12/10/2017 | $20.00 | You're such a rockstar Meghan! | LaDonna Kliewer | 12/08/2017 | $15.00 | Kailey Fisher | 12/08/2017 | $100.00 | Thank you for painting my friends dogs and for my future painting! You’re an amazing young woman and I can’t wait to follow your journey! | Shannon Westphal | 12/07/2017 | $100.00 | Meghan, you are an amazing young lady! Thank you & good luck! | Anonymous Friend | 11/30/2017 | $15.00 | Ilien Hechtman | 11/25/2017 | $200.00 | Meghan, we are so proud of the project you have undertaken. Bravo! | Anonymous Friend | 11/25/2017 | $60.00 | Good luck Megan | Myvy Ngo | 11/25/2017 | $32.00 | You're a rockstar! | Myvy Ngo | 11/24/2017 | $15.00 | Best of luck Meghan! And let me know if you end up hanging out in San Francisco at all when you finish your journey! | Victoria K | 11/21/2017 | $15.00 | For Liam Conrad print! Thank you so much, good luck!!!! | Elise Lagerstrom | 11/18/2017 | $20.00 | Abby Spagnola | 11/17/2017 | $50.00 | Thanks for my pet portrait! You rock ! | Josephine Lacourt | 11/15/2017 | $100.00 | Julia Battagliese | 11/14/2017 | $8.00 | Lauren Kenny | 11/14/2017 | $15.00 | LOVE YOU!! | Erin Woods | 11/12/2017 | $50.00 | Good luck Meghan! | Anonymous Friend | 11/10/2017 | $40.00 | Anonymous Friend | 11/06/2017 | $40.00 | Angela Nacinovich | 10/13/2017 | $50.00 | Anonymous Friend | 10/03/2017 | $100.00 | Enjoy the country and the cause you are supporting! | Debbie Kenny | 09/26/2017 | $50.00 | Wow! You are amazing! Good luck, stay safe, pedal strong! Debbie and Lauren Kenny | Diana Gorin | 09/24/2017 | $5.00 | my latte today! | Carol Froelich | 09/24/2017 | $50.00 | Linda Mahoney | 09/23/2017 | $500.00 | In loving memory of my mother, your Nana Patsy Delaney. Pedal Strong for James Delaney. | Meghan Mahoney | 09/18/2017 | $100.00 |
Total | $5,131.00 |