Krystan Proctor is a junior at Murray State University. In the summer of 2019, she will be traveling with a group of college-aged students on a 49-day, 4000+ mile run from San Francisco to Boston, raising money and awareness for the Ulman Foundation.
What is your connection to the cancer community?
My mom is a breast cancer survivor. She was diagnosed when I was about 10, so I do understand how traumatizing it can be and how drastically it changes everything and everyone around you. My perspective on life has changed so much since then. I have learned to appreciate the relationships I have, and I have done what I can to not only support the cancer community but to do everything I can to keep myself healthy and my body active so I can help those who can't.
Why are you traveling 4,000 miles this summer with the Ulman Foundation?
I have always enjoyed adventure, and I love to push myself to my limits. I have a strong desire to see other people grow to their full potential; so I am thrilled and honored to be able to go through this journey in a close community, forming new friendships, while we're all supporting and doing incredible things for young people with cancer.
2019 marks the 18th 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 Foundation (Ulman). Interested in joining the fight? Apply to be a rider or runner a at www.4kforcancer.org!
CHALLENGE:
Over 72,000 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:
Ulman Foundation changes lives by creating a community of support for young adults, and their loved ones, impacted by cancer. With your support, Ulman 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.
Ulman House - This year Ulman will open 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 |
| John Norton | 10/03/2019 | $100.00 | Anonymous Friend | 09/23/2019 | $100.00 | Brett Proctor | 08/23/2019 | $200.00 | Anonymous Friend | 08/23/2019 | $100.00 | YourCause LLC | 08/23/2019 | $100.00 | Brett Proctor | 08/23/2019 | $200.00 | Anonymous Friend | 07/25/2019 | $20.00 | fe&feh | Jill Proctor | 07/24/2019 | $40.00 | Can’t wait till you’re home! | Krystan Proctor | 07/24/2019 | $10.53 | Karlie | Krystan Proctor | 07/24/2019 | $5.00 | Taylor C | Krystan Proctor | 07/24/2019 | $5.00 | Carly | Krystan Proctor | 07/22/2019 | $87.00 | Kaylan, Emily, Molly Rogers, Amy Svebakken, Tyler | Krystan Proctor | 07/11/2019 | $92.00 | Karlie, Hannah, Emily, J, Amy Svebakken, Taylor C | Jill Proctor | 07/05/2019 | $50.00 | Happy 4th | Audrey Jeziorski | 07/05/2019 | $10.00 | Mary Mac Pitts | 06/10/2019 | $15.00 | Krystan Proctor | 06/10/2019 | $45.00 | Shaffer check, Taylor Crouch | Krystan Proctor | 05/08/2019 | $363.00 | Cash donations: Chief, Wilma, Roy, Bethany, Kaylan, Rochele, Dakota, Phil, Taylor, D'Elia, Zach, Karlie | Todd Broker | 05/01/2019 | $200.00 | God bless! | Jeff Osborn | 05/01/2019 | $100.00 | Good Luck | Jacob Hawkins | 04/29/2019 | $10.00 | I think I'll skip the 5k part, but here is a donation! I am glad you are running seriously Kristan, and for a great cause!!!!! | Josiah Brand | 04/17/2019 | $100.00 | Finally got the site to work with my card. RUN HARD, GIRL! | Anonymous Friend | 04/14/2019 | $100.00 | Just keep running! | Krystan Proctor | 04/14/2019 | $200.00 | check | Krystan Proctor | 04/14/2019 | $30.65 | tshirt fundraiser & check | Krystan Proctor | 04/08/2019 | $92.00 | Cash donations | Anonymous Friend | 04/05/2019 | $200.00 | You are an inspiration! | Tim Heinz | 04/05/2019 | $25.00 | Sonia Thomason | 04/04/2019 | $40.00 | We’re so proud of you! Keep running the good race! Love ya :) | Bryce and Ashley Norris | 03/22/2019 | $10.00 | I know running keeps you healthy, but at what cost? ;) | Robert Volp | 03/13/2019 | $20.00 | Charles Childress | 03/10/2019 | $100.00 | Thank you! | Abigail Stringer | 03/08/2019 | $20.00 | Jill Proctor | 03/08/2019 | $100.00 | Because I love you bunches | Anonymous Friend | 03/01/2019 | $20.00 | Stella Childress | 02/21/2019 | $200.00 | I am so, so excited to see you grow on this adventure! My personal love of running started with Shelby as we trained together for a half marathon to build her strength back up after chemotherapy. | Erin B | 02/19/2019 | $30.00 | Matthew Moreno | 02/17/2019 | $150.00 | Jill Proctor | 02/14/2019 | $75.00 | Stadiums here you come! | Ethan Thomason | 02/13/2019 | $15.00 | You're awesome! | Abigail Stringer | 02/11/2019 | $20.00 | Emily Peters | 02/08/2019 | $20.00 | May you never stop running towards your purpose | Krystan Proctor | 02/05/2019 | $5.00 | Grace Rumsey | Krystan Proctor | 02/05/2019 | $20.00 | Austin Guill | Krystan Proctor | 02/04/2019 | $45.00 | Audrey Moeglin | Krystan Proctor | 02/04/2019 | $125.00 | VDay Cards | Audrey Jeziorski | 02/03/2019 | $20.00 | Krystan Proctor | 01/24/2019 | $100.00 | Check: Kellie Harlan | Matthew Moreno | 01/20/2019 | $150.00 | Twinkle Bhojwani | 01/09/2019 | $50.00 | Emily Turpin | 01/09/2019 | $10.00 | love you Krys! | Taylor Scherffius Osborn | 12/28/2018 | $100.00 | Run | Krystan Proctor | 12/20/2018 | $201.98 | Shirt Fundraiser | James Hereford | 12/19/2018 | $150.00 | Matthew Moreno | 12/16/2018 | $100.00 | Jason Klotz | 12/03/2018 | $25.00 | Train hard. Finish strong. Blessings to you. | Matthew Moreno | 12/02/2018 | $150.00 | Mary Mac Pitts | 11/27/2018 | $10.00 | For giving tuesday! You got this Krystan, and I'm so proud of you!! | Lindsey Coleman | 11/27/2018 | $15.00 | Love you, girl! | Gayle Rogers | 11/27/2018 | $100.00 | Jill Proctor | 11/27/2018 | $50.00 | So proud of you! | Krystan Proctor | 11/14/2018 | $20.00 | Cash Donations: Austin Guill | Krystan Proctor | 11/14/2018 | $25.00 | Cash Donations: Rick Mehlbauer & Michael D'Elia | Krystan Proctor | 11/14/2018 | $19.00 | Costume Contest | Matthew Moreno | 11/03/2018 | $100.00 | Matthew Moreno | 10/07/2018 | $65.00 | Abigail Stringer | 09/27/2018 | $200.00 | Matthew Moreno | 09/22/2018 | $35.00 | Anonymous Friend | 09/15/2018 | $55.00 | Amy Svebakken | 09/15/2018 | $25.00 | Matthew Moreno | 09/09/2018 | $25.00 | Krystan Proctor | 09/07/2018 | $40.00 | Cash donations | Debbie Brandon | 09/05/2018 | $25.00 | You go girl!!! Be safe! Love ya, Aunt Debbie | Krystan Proctor | 08/27/2018 | $20.00 | Cash Donations | Matthew Moreno | 08/26/2018 | $30.00 | Matthew Moreno | 08/18/2018 | $20.00 | Matthew Moreno | 08/11/2018 | $100.00 | Really awesome what you are running for. After this starting amount, I will be giving a weekly donation of about 5% of my paycheck until you reach your goal. | Amy Svebakken | 08/07/2018 | $50.00 | David Greenwell | 08/03/2018 | $40.00 | Anonymous Friend | 08/01/2018 | $150.00 | Jacquelyn S Kruger | 07/31/2018 | $15.00 | William L Osborn | 07/30/2018 | $100.00 | Matt Canning | 07/19/2018 | $20.00 | Abigail Stringer | 07/18/2018 | $20.00 | Krystan Proctor | 07/17/2018 | $100.00 |
| Total | $6,146.16 | ||