Michelle has bravely faced 3 battles with cancer in the past 7 years. Fanconi anemia increases the likelihood of developing cancer 700Xs in adults with this disease.Until cancer prevention, detection, and treatment in patients with Fanconi anemia is greatly improved, this repeated and relentless cancer diagnosis at an alarmingly young age is all too often the early adulthood those with Fanconi anemia are facing.
Ken Atkinson, co-founder of KATA,had a mission to find better treatments and a cure for the disease that killed his children, Fanconi anemia. Unfortunately, his life was tragically cut short before he had that opportunity. Now it is up to his daughter, Allison, her close friends Ryan and Emily, and you, our followers and supporters, to take up the torch, raise awareness and funds for those with Fanconi anemia, support this incredible effort, and watch the KATA26.2 team run for THEIR lives!
On November 5th, Allison, Ryan and Emily will run the NYC Marathon - 26.2 miles - to raise funds for Fanconi anemia research. Emily and Ryan are dedicating MILE #7 of their marathon to Michelle to support her in her continued fight against Fanconi anemia. Please consider a tax deductible donation to honor Michelle and show your support for her as well as she battles this devastating disease!
The KATArun Team would like to raise $1000 in honor of each FA Fighter before the NYC Marathon on November 5th. Please help achieve this lofty goal with a donation in Michelle's honor. Click on the link above! Thank you for your consideration and support.