Tyler Larson is a recent graduate and now employee of Northland College. 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 Boston, raising money and awareness for the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults.
What is your connection to the cancer community?
When I was younger I started out by participating in and volunteering for multiple cancer awareness and fundraiser events as my grandfather had skin cancer. At that time I only knew what cancer was and that it can be difficult to deal with. After having multiple friends and family who are either battling cancer or are close to someone who is, I now realize how devastating it can be and want to help raise awareness and funds when possible.
Why are you traveling 4,000 miles this summer with the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults?
When initially finding 4K for cancer with the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults, I realized how unique of an opportunity this is to contribute to making the world a better place. Fueling my passions for teamwork, service, and running, I can contribute to the cancer community in ways that aren't accessible to all. Travelling cross country with a team dedicated to making a difference will be a truly invaluable, life changing experience.
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 |
| Elizabeth Adams | 07/25/2018 | $50.00 | Rick & Robin Adams | 07/25/2018 | $250.00 | Tyler Larson | 06/04/2018 | $100.00 | Hal Haynes | Ashland Burger Co. | 06/04/2018 | $125.00 | Hannah Coffland | 05/14/2018 | $130.00 | Inspired by you!! Hopefully you can get rid of that crazy facial hair now that you made your goal! ;) | Jane Kittaka | 05/14/2018 | $25.00 | Kim Oldenborg | 05/14/2018 | $20.00 | Good Luck!! | Tyler Larson | 05/14/2018 | $15.00 | Danielle Beck | Tyler Larson | 05/14/2018 | $20.00 | Joe Fitzgerald | Tyler Larson | 05/14/2018 | $30.00 | Landscaping | Aj Soukey | 05/14/2018 | $50.00 | Get ready to jump big boy. | Christian Ibarra | 05/14/2018 | $20.00 | Nice to see you reaching this goal! | Betsy Nichols | 05/14/2018 | $100.00 | Anna Sewell | 05/14/2018 | $5.00 | From ya girl on Team New York, YOU’RE SO CLOSE TO GOAL WHOOP WHOOP!!!!! | Anonymous Friend | 05/12/2018 | $100.00 | I'LL GIVE YA A REASON TO RUN BOY!!! | Samuel Snyder | 05/10/2018 | $5.00 | Gotta pay it forward. Best of luck with training and fundraising, you're so close! | Tyler Larson | 05/10/2018 | $20.00 | Sarah Szymaniak | Elly Soukey | 05/10/2018 | $75.00 | Tyler Larson | 05/04/2018 | $512.00 | Super One bagging groceries | Aidan Johan | 05/04/2018 | $10.00 | For the stache and a good cause. | Andrew Kasun | 05/03/2018 | $25.00 | Let's see that mustache boi ;) | Allen Houle | 05/03/2018 | $129.00 | Keep killing it! Excited to see the journey! | Kristen Beattie | 05/02/2018 | $100.00 | Hey college best friend! Good luck, see you in Boston! Also dye your mustache rainbow! | Haley Kenyon | 05/02/2018 | $5.00 | Dye your mustache blue instead | Bryan Hartjes | 04/21/2018 | $20.00 | Tyler Simply Awesome cause and person. | Ben Pike | 04/20/2018 | $5.00 | Tyler Larson | 04/19/2018 | $20.00 | Shoveling | Anonymous Friend | 04/13/2018 | $100.00 | Fair Winds and Following Sea's | Terry Sweeney | 04/12/2018 | $50.00 | Ellen Gorsky | 04/10/2018 | $30.00 | Nick Robertson | 04/05/2018 | $25.00 | Averi K | 04/05/2018 | $10.00 | Such a great cause! Kick a** and have fun! | Tyler Larson | 04/04/2018 | $10.00 | Eddie L bracket challenge | Tyler Larson | 04/04/2018 | $10.00 | Matt M bracket challenge | Tyler Larson | 04/04/2018 | $10.00 | Evan V bracket challenge | Tyler Larson | 04/04/2018 | $10.00 | Sam M bracket challenge | Tyler Larson | 04/04/2018 | $20.00 | Aidan J bracket challenge | Hugo's Inc. | 03/31/2018 | $100.00 | Keith Kuisick | 03/24/2018 | $10.00 | Tyler Larson | 03/19/2018 | $10.00 | Moving Help | Kevin Jooss | 03/19/2018 | $10.00 | bracket challenge | Bonfire | 03/15/2018 | $47.53 | Seth Rinehart | 03/14/2018 | $20.00 | March Madness! See you in June man! #TeamBoston2018 | Tyler Schmoeger | 03/14/2018 | $10.00 | Bracket Challenge | Tyler Larson | 03/14/2018 | $100.00 | Deep Water/The Alley Restaurant | Logan Durham | 03/14/2018 | $5.00 | Tyler Larson | 03/13/2018 | $20.00 | Moving Help | Tyler Larson | 03/13/2018 | $10.00 | Sarah J Bracket Challenge | Tyler Larson | 03/13/2018 | $15.00 | Austin F Bracket Challenge | Tyler Larson | 03/13/2018 | $5.00 | Austin B Roast | Logan Lowery | 03/12/2018 | $10.00 | Bracket Challenge | Connor Danke | 03/12/2018 | $100.00 | Keep doing you bruh! This is awesome stuff! | Adam Franke | 03/12/2018 | $15.00 | Bracket challenge | Michelle Franke | 03/09/2018 | $100.00 | So Proud if You!! Hugs Peter and Michelle | Tyler Larson | 03/07/2018 | $105.00 | CHAT | Matt Hudson | 03/05/2018 | $25.00 | Thanks for doing this Tyler! | Alec Drachenberg | 03/03/2018 | $40.00 | What you're doing is great, Tyler. I hope this helps. -NC Beast | Divya Nair | 02/26/2018 | $40.00 | Good luck Tyler! Can't wait to hear more about your journey from Tierney! | Michael Adams | 02/26/2018 | $50.00 | Good Luck! | Austin Franke | 02/25/2018 | $100.00 | Proud of you Bro! Good Luck! | Tyler Larson | 02/25/2018 | $40.00 | Shoveling | Tyler Larson | 02/23/2018 | $60.00 | Shoveling | Wendy Gorman | 02/21/2018 | $100.00 | Thanks for caring, Tyler. | Tyler Larson | 02/20/2018 | $60.00 | Shoveling | Tyler Larson | 02/18/2018 | $40.00 | Shoveling | Tyler Larson | 02/14/2018 | $70.00 | Shoveling | Anonymous Friend | 02/13/2018 | $20.00 | Karlie Barness | 01/08/2018 | $25.00 | Way to go, Tyler! Proud of you -- love how you are channeling a passion to help others. | Rebecca Cohen | 12/25/2017 | $50.00 | Keep up the great work! :) From: Becky and Moses | Tierney Larson | 12/25/2017 | $500.00 | Keep being amazing. You inspire me each and every day! Love you lots, I look forward to following your journey this summer. -T | Bo Cortez | 12/14/2017 | $50.00 | Maddie Wieland | 12/12/2017 | $20.00 | Good luck! This is awesome!! | Amy Taplin | 12/03/2017 | $50.00 | Sarah Jorgensen | 11/30/2017 | $15.00 | Aunt Marge this is in memory of you! Miss you and love you! You’ve left too soon! Tyler thanks for being an amazing Assistant Coach, I’m gonna miss you next year! Good luck bro! | Nick Curran | 11/30/2017 | $20.00 | Stuart Schmidt | 11/30/2017 | $15.00 | Jane Kittaka | 11/28/2017 | $25.00 | Good luck Tyler! Run hard! | Robin Bathke | 11/28/2017 | $50.00 | Very honorable of you Tyler to run, proud of you! | Sam Anderson | 11/27/2017 | $10.00 | Good Luck!! | Bryant Hintz | 11/27/2017 | $10.00 | Good luck bud! | Lainey Gallenberg | 11/27/2017 | $10.00 | Wes Meyer | 11/26/2017 | $25.00 | James Draheim | 11/26/2017 | $25.00 | Sue Larson | 11/26/2017 | $100.00 | Go Tyler! | Adam Franke | 11/25/2017 | $25.00 | Rick & Robin Adams | 11/18/2017 | $100.00 | We are proud of your efforts! Uncle Rick & Aunt Robin | Ellie Zimmer | 11/18/2017 | $200.00 | Aj Soukey | 11/18/2017 | $50.00 | Dorothy Adams | 11/18/2017 | $25.00 | Life is a gift and it offers as the privilege, opportunity and the responsibility to give something back by becoming more. - T Robbins I am inspired by you. | Tyler Larson | 11/14/2017 | $100.00 |
| Total | $5,078.53 | ||