Gina Marshall

Most of my runs are always dedicated to someone special to me. Since March is Kidney Cancer Awareness Month, I've decided to dedicate my running miles to my best friend, Lisa.

Lisa was diagnosed in late November 2023. She had a radical nephrectomy at Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital in NYC in December. The 9cm tumor was stage 2 Clear cell renal carcinoma. Thankfully the tumor was caught and removed before it could spread beyond the kidney…. But her entire Kidney had to go.

Her strength and determination during this time has been such an inspiration to me. I admire how she always manages to stay positive, no matter what obstacles she is faced with. Lisa is the epitome of a true warrior or shall I say Queen Warrior 👸🏻

I have joined the 82k challenge and will run 50.9 miles (completed on 6/8) equivalent to 82 kilometers and also walk 82 miles (completed on 5/31) for the nearly 82,000 people who will be diagnosed with kidney cancer this year from now until June 20, which is World Kidney Cancer Day🧡 👟

Thank you all for being part of my running journey for this wonderful cause.

The Kidney Cancer Association (KCA)'s mission is to be a global community dedicated to serving and empowering patients and caregivers, and leading change through advocacy, research, and education. Advancing the mission of the Kidney Cancer Association is important to me. Please support me by giving to my page. Thank you.