In October 2015, Donald Bouquio was diagnosed with Stage 4 Small Cell Lung Cancer, the disease that claimed the life of his father in 1999. Don is an avid runner and triathelete, having planned his first charity run in July of 2015, just 3 months before his grim diagnosis. It is our hope to continue his legacy of giving by presenting the Just Breathe 5k & 10k.
While he and his family continue to battle this horrible disease, this run is being planned in his honor, with ALL PROCEEDS benefitting the Lung Cancer Alliance- a top rated non-profit organization that helps advocate for Lung Cancer patients and their grieving families and friends. (http://lungcanceralliance.org/)
While the race is being presented virtually, there will be "Hot Spots" where runners can come together and enjoy the benefits of running as part of a group. (Additional details released at a later date, please check back soon)
In Santa Rosa, California: Spring Lake- 5K & 10K trail run
In Binghamton, New York: Otsinango Park- 5K & 10K
In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: North Park- 5K & 10K trail run
We hope you will join us virtually or in person to help show support for this terrible disease. To learn more, please visit our Facebook Event Page at: https://www.facebook.com/events/707543526015057
To learn more about our families fundraising efforts or to make a direct donation, please visit our GoFundMe site at https://www.gofundme.com/p26u6ag8 or our Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/events/1653761871508063/
Any further questions can be directed to [email protected]