In July of 2021 Flin was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of Wilms tumor. He completed 44 weeks of treatment, which required several hospital stays and endless clinic visits. Children’s was our home away from home and will always hold a special place in our heart for helping Flin win the battle. 

In October, I'll be joining Team Superstars and running the Twin Cities 10 mile along with several of the Oncology staff at Children's, including a few of his incredible care team who supported Flin and our family along the way. I am not a runner. When they asked me to run with them this Spring I didn't even have the chance to say no. Flin said "if I can beat cancer, you can run 10 miles." Challenge accepted. How could I say no to that?

Together we are raising money for the Cancer Kids Fund. This fund helps support families who are going through the unthinkable journey of childhood cancer. The Cancer Kids Fund helps support families financially so that all of their energy can go towards where it matters most, the kids. It helped us while Flin was going through treatment and it continues to benefit him to this day. This summer he was able to attend his first sleepaway camp with other kiddos who have/had cancer, Camp Breakaway, all thanks to donations and the Cancer Kids Fund. It was his favorite part of summer and he can't wait to go back next year! 

If Flin can crush 44 weeks of treatment, I can run 10 miles. Thanks so much for helping us support the kids!!