Running is a hobby of mine! I started running about two years ago and since then it has become my passion. Running is great exercise, a great way to meditate, a great way to relieve stress, and a great way to experience the beauty of being outdoors.
This year, I have found even more meaning in my running, running for a cause.
There are thousands of races (5Ks to Marathons) held each year, and many of them are started or held for a certain benefit or cause. There are also many organizations who benefit from having runners bring awareness to their cause.
This year I’ll be running in the 2012 ING New York City Marathon, while raising money for the American Cancer Society. While the ING NYC Marathon is one of the most sought after marathon entries, a large number of its participants are actually charity runners, like myself.
For me this gives running a whole new meaning in my life. My mother is a breast cancer survivor, so fighting cancer is a personal goal of mine. I will be able to do this by running and by raising money through running for significant cancer related research and to provide resources for cancer patients and families.
I am excited to run with Team Determination of the American Cancer Society in November as we fight cancer. Breast cancer is my cause! What’s yours???

You can check out my American Cancer Society Athlete Page at:
My ACS Page

Some other great causes that you may want to support through running include:

Team in Training for Leukemia & Lymphoma

Crohn’s & Colitis Team Challenge

Alex’s Lemonade Stand for Childhood Cancers