$8,300
Raised of $81,000
Maritza Job Giordano
Fundraiser Profile
Participating in 2025 81K Challenge
Team Captain of Regional Challenge: Colorado
Strong Alone. Unstoppable Together.
Date: June 21, 2025
Time: 8:30am
Location: Tallman Meadow Park
12335 Canterberry Pkwy
Parker, CO 80138
Challenge: Walk/Run a 3/5k - or any distance youre able to!
Challenge Details: Register to participe in the 2025 Denver Walk/Run. The suggested registration fee is $50 which includes a KCA 81K CHALLENGE T-shirt. CLICK "REGIONAL CHALLENGE- COLORADO" TO GET STARTED!
About the 81K Challenge:
Almost 81,000 people will be diagnosed with kidney cancer this year. Together, we can support kidney cancer research that changes lives. The KCA is challenging YOU with the 81K Challenge in honor of the patients fighting this disease and in pursuit of a cure.
My Story:
In 2023 I was diagnosed with Stage II Renal Cell Carcinoma. I had just celebrated four years of marriage with my husband Jeff, my son Santino was two, and my daughter Carmen was 5 months old. Learning that I had cancer while at the peak of such a joyful time in my life came as a terrible surprise. I had no knowledge of Kidney cancer, and no indication that I had it.
I was so blessed to have my tumor successfully removed, and my kidney preserved through a partial nephrectomy. By the grace of God, I did not require any further treatment after surgery. I am currently a year and a half post diagnosis and surgery, and remain under surveillance.
Cancer is the most frightening thing I’ve ever experienced, especially as a mother of two young children. My health affects my family and my biggest fear was not being able to be here for them. Cancer and the uncertainty that comes with it is terrifying, but I survived it. Too many others will not be able to say the same- which is why I feel so compelled to raise awareness and money to fund research.
My goal is to raise $81,000, to fund research. With our efforts, I hope that there will one day be a cure and a known cause of kidney cancer, and all cancers. There are far too many people, especially children and young adults, affected by cancer.
Please help me make a difference by participating in the KCA Colorado walk/run, donating, or sponsoring the event.
With all of my love and gratitude,
Maritza
You can read more about my experience with Kidney Cancer here:
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Moving the Needle on Kidney Cancer
The Kidney Cancer Association is a global community dedicated to serving and empowering patients and caregivers, and leading change through advocacy, research, and education. Thank you for supporting our mission to be the universal leader in finding the cure for kidney cancer. The Kidney Cancer Association is a global community dedicated to serving and empowering patients and caregivers, and leading change through advocacy, research, and education. Thank you for supporting our mission to be the universal leader in finding the cure for kidney cancer.
