Why We Run

Read inspirational stories of why people run.

Annie Allred

Annie Allred

Running for my mom who was diagnosed with a stage 4 glioblastoma multiforme (brain tumor). Cari's Kids (grandkids too) and friends are running together to show our love and support for her.

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Derral Sorensen

Derral Sorensen

Fought a valiant and heroic 3-month fight against stage four pancreatic cancer that had spread throughout his body. This one's for you cousin!

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Jordan Duncan

Jordan Duncan

Running in honor of my dad, Dean Bullock, who lost his battle with Brain Cancer on May 9, 2014.

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Sally Gerun

Sally Gerun

We are a group of 7 friends who got together in the beginning because our sons who were seniors in High School were friends who played Varsity football for the PG Vikings. Two of us are cancer survivors and one of us is in treatment right now.

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Shar Christopher

Shar Christopher

I'm a Physician Assistant with the bone marrow transplant and acute leukemia program at LDS Hospital. Last year I got a small group of us to run this half, which was my first (and only) half.

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Susan Jacobs

Susan Jacobs

I am running for my mom!!! She died of breast cancer and the race is on her birthday.

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The AF Canyon Run Against Cancer is all about running for a cause. Each person runs for their own reason — and we’d love to hear about it! Connect with us and share your experiences using hashtag #afcanyonrun #whywerun.

Title Sponsors
97th Floor is a Title Sponsor of AF Canyon Run Against Cancer Health Equity is a Title Sponsor of AF Canyon Run Against Cancer

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