Turkey Trot with Team CCF’s Choose Your Challenge
What better way to prepare for your Thanksgiving meal than to lace up your sneakers, hit the pavement with family and friends, and raise funds for cholangiocarcinoma research? Team CCF’s Choose Your Challenge encourages you to organize or join a Turkey Trot in your hometown this fall.
For years, Nirma Patel joined a local turkey trot in her hometown with family and friends in memory of her mom, Sushila Patel. Nirma and her turkey trot team, affectionately named “MamaBrave” in honor of Sushila, gathered to give thanks for the many memories they shared with Sushila and to raise crucial funds for CCF research and patient services. Nirma explains, “Knowing our steps forward are building a chance at life for patients impacted by cholangiocarcinoma, that’s why we run with a focus for all of our CCF community.” Nirma has participated in many events for CCF, and her collective efforts raised over $140,000.
Why Join Choose Your Challenge?
Make an Impact: All donations support vital research and patient care initiatives. Your participation can help bring hope to families affected by cholangiocarcinoma.
Community Connection: This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with neighbors, friends, and local supporters who share a passion for making a difference. Let’s come together to show our strength as a community!
Beth Berlage and Kathy Szczur are organizing their 4th annual turkey trot in memory of Kathy’s husband, Jerry. The team, Jerry’s Blue Jays, asks family and friends to do something (anything) and think of Jerry. Their message is simple: “Whatever it might be, take a moment to be thankful for your blessings. If you were lucky enough to have known Jerry, we bet you can think of a memory and smile.” Kathy believes CCF has been an incredible resource for her and wants to help other families. “Jerry and I used CCF resources during Jerry’s 22-month battle with cholangiocarcinoma, and I continue to partake in their offerings, such as the bereaved caregivers support group and the annual scientific meetings.”
Join Kathy, Beth, and Nirma and gather your loved ones to participate in a Turkey Trot in your community to raise funds and awareness for cholangiocarcinoma research and patient services!
How to Participate:
- Sign Up: Find a Turkey Trot near you via RunGuides, RunSignUp or any local race networking site, and register.
- Fundraise: “Become a Fundraiser” by visiting here to set up your page. Personalize the page with photos, your goal, and your reason for supporting CCF. Every dollar you raise will contribute to the fight against cholangiocarcinoma.
- Spread the Word: Share your fundraising page with your friends and family to maximize our impact. The more, the merrier! Be sure to tag CCF on all social media posts!
Together, we can make strides toward a cure for cholangiocarcinoma. Let’s lace up our shoes and make a difference together! The first five Turkey Trot Fundraisers will receive a MyIntent bracelet as an added incentive.
For more information, email meredith.mcguffage@curecca.org.