This year, I will be participating in The Prouty along with thousands of my fellow community members who will bike, walk, row, golf and more to raise money for Dartmouth Cancer Center. Together, we will go all in to end cancer. 

Cancer has affected so many lives, taking away loved ones and friends. I am personally connected to the impacts of cancer with the loss of my oldest sister Marie at the age of 50, numerous friends affected throughout the years and most recently a diagnosis of cancer with my husband. I admire his strength, perseverance and positive attitude that has brought him to a point right now where he is “undetectable”. This is the word every cancer patient wants to hear. But it takes diligence and commitment on both the patient’s part and the care givers part. The Dartmouth-Hitchcock/Norris Cotton Cancer Center in St. Johnsbury is a team of dedicated, compassionate and skilled individuals who ensure that patients are treated with dignity and understanding. Many North Country and Vermont residents depend on this facility for not only the outstanding care, but the fact that this facility is closer to their home than having to travel to Lebanon or Manchester, NH.

More than one third of all people will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lifetimes.* It’s a universal problem that touches everyone, including the most important people in our lives. That’s why I joined The Prouty. All of the funds I raise go toward cutting-edge cancer research and crucial patient support services at the Cancer Center.  

*Source: National Cancer Institute

Here are two ways that you can help support patients, doctors and caregivers in the fight against cancer: 

1. Join me! Register for The Prouty today.
2. Make a gift to my Prouty fundraiser and help me reach my goal. Click the ‘donate’ button to support my efforts in the 2024 Prouty.

All funds raised will help fund innovative researchers and clinicians who are dedicated to finding ways to prevent, diagnose, and treat cancer. Prouty funds also provide meaningful patient and family support services that are otherwise unfunded—such as support groups, massage, art therapy programs, transportation and grocery assistance, and more.

Thank you for your support!

Together, we are changing lives. Together, we will end cancer.