Why I'm RunningEven though I swore I'd never do this again after the 97 degree weather in 2016, it's become a very special event to me. The challenge of taking on 24 miles in 24 hours is minuscule compared to what these kids and their families experience. My heart may cry for them but my feet will run for them! This will be my fourth year participating (I had to miss last year) and I'm so excited to be Ava's sponsor this year!
About Team Ava
Ava is a 2 1/2 year old who, on June 21st, 2019 at age 1, was diagnosed with b-cell Acute Lymphoblastic leukemia. We spent the first 15 days in the hospital to get started on her treatment. She is a brave and happy little girl who doesn't stop fighting. It's been a long road of hospital stays for treatments and blood transfusions, but she has never stopped smiling.
Ava has a great support team, plus she always has a side kick with her. Right now, her sidekick is a stuffed groundhog named Charlie plus her lovey she named guy. Everybody that meets Ava falls in love with her. She makes everyone smile and laugh. From the start we have explained everything that was going to happen to her, so she likes to know everything. She loves her doctors and nurses at Rainbows Babies and Children Hospital. She likes to play pretend nurse - she even has her own hospital badge that the child life specialist team made her! Who knows she might grow up to be a nurse one day!
Ava has a strong and crazy personality that everybody loves. She loves being outside, playing with her toys, doing puzzles, coloring and reading. She also loves watching Disney Jr. and playing on her tablet. Ava's favorite movie is Moana, so of course her 2nd birthday party was Moana themed! She is the strongest toddler I have every met. She is well loved by many.
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Kyle Reynolds 12 days ago Congratulations on doing this again. A very worthy cause. |
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Katya Pope 12 days ago You got this, Michele! So proud of you for running again! And to sweet Ava, sending you love and hugs! |
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Margaret Goetz 12 days ago |
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P1 13 days ago For not asking me to run with you :) You got this, girl! |
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Mary Wynne-Peaspanen 13 days ago Your generosity is amazing, Michele! |
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QM 13 days ago Try to take it all the way, Michele! All the best to little Ava..xoxo's |
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Your Lighthouse Family 13 days ago "It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!" See you at 9am! |
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An Admirer 13 days ago |
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Susan Seacrist 14 days ago Michele you are an inspiration!!!!! And so is Ava!! |
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Tami Lewis 15 days ago |
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Joanna Nativio 16 days ago You're amazing! |
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Christine Margalis 21 days ago Get It Rock Star! |
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Greg Sanders 23 days ago Go Michelle! |
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Ashley Marrie 29 days ago |
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Mom and Dad 29 days ago We love you! |
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Tom and Janet 1 month ago |
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Alecia and Rich 1 month ago |
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Kathleen & Fred 1 month ago For Ava |
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Lisa Fleming 1 month ago Love |
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John Griffin 1 month ago Keep up the great fight Ava, and thanks to everyone participating and volunteering! |
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Greg & Dawnn 3 months ago ❤️ |
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Kristen S. 3 months ago Love you, Michele, and your big heart and love for children. Ava, sending you all the love and healthy wishes one could ask for! |
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Annie 3 months ago You are a Angel my dear friend💖😇 |
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BBFE 3 months ago You rock! |
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Phil Hanzlik 3 months ago |
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Josh and Kendrick 3 months ago Thank you! |
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Jim and Sherry Shelby 3 months ago |
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Ashley Marrie 3 months ago |
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Chris & Kelly Richards 3 months ago Go girl! We love you |
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Anonymous 3 months ago Way to go Michele! This is for Ava and all the amazing children battling the unimaginable! |
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Billy, Sara & Liam 3 months ago ❤❤❤❤❤ |
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Steph, Tony & Gia 3 months ago Keep it up beautiful Ava :) |
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Ray 3 months ago |
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Ivy & boys 3 months ago Good luck!!!! |
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