At the 2023 Los Angeles Marathon next weekend (March 19), “marathon goddess” Julie Weiss will complete her 116th 26.2 and celebrate a major milestone: raising one million dollars for pancreatic research.
Other Hearst Subscriptions The Last Official Finisher of the Boston Marathon, Weiss set out to run 52 marathons in 52 weeks to raise money for research that would one day find a cure for the disease (which is estimated to take over 50,000 lives this year).
The L.A. Marathon will mark the 10th anniversary of her incredible 52 marathons in 52 weeks, but Weiss says she’s now running for something even bigger. “When I began this journey, my objective was to raise a million dollars to find a cure for pancreatic cancer, the disease that took my father away from me, and to help others affected by this insidious disease,” she said in a statement. “Over a decade later, my mission to fight the good fight against pancreatic cancer has evolved to not only fundraise but to be a voice for patients and to create awareness about the risks.”
estimated to take over 50,000 lives this year Hirshberg Foundation for “52 Kells McPhillips is a health and wellness journalist living in Los Angeles. Her work has appeared in,” in which she tackled various distances from the 5K to the marathon. In this campaign, Weiss ran across the globe to spread the message that those with pancreatic cancer aren’t just anonymous faces behind a statistic; they’re real people.
Racing for something bigger than a PR is a long-held tradition in running. In recent years, RW+ Membership Benefits, Advertisement - Continue Reading Below Other Hearst Subscriptions. But behind every mega-number are a field of athletes going the distance to honor their sick, injured, and lost loved ones. Weiss’ story is one powerful example.
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