About 26.2 with Donna
26.2 with Donna The National Marathon to Finish Breast Cancer is the only U.S. marathon dedicated solely to raising funds to end breast cancer.
Our mission is to passionately produce world class running events to raise funds for ground breaking breast cancer research and empower women living with breast cancer.
The third annual 26.2 with Donna The National Marathon will be held on February 21, 2010 at 7:30 a.m.
Beneficiaries: The Donna Foundation and Mayo Clinic
Proceeds from the breast cancer marathon will go directly to The Donna Foundation, a charitable organization dedicated to helping women with breast cancer. Since the inaugural year of 26.2 with Donna, The Donna Foundation has doubled the number of supported men and women to 2,200.
While a portion of the proceeds will be used by The Donna Foundation for the critical care of breast cancer survivors in need, the foundation has pledged to donate the majority of funds raised to Mayo Clinic for research and its Multidisciplinary Breast Clinic, which specializes in the detection and treatment of breast cancer.
Donna Deegan: Founder and Event Chairman
A three-time breast cancer survivor, Donna has a huge following as an evening news anchor for Gannett Broadcasting’s NBC and ABC affiliates in Jacksonville, Fla. She founded The Donna Foundation, which funds the critical needs of underserved women with breast cancer, and the "26.2 with Donna" program. She is an avid marathon runner, completing several after her cancer diagnosis.
Jeff Galloway: Event Director
U.S. Olympian Jeff Galloway has directed more than 100 races, including the Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta. Jeff was co-founder and co-director of the first Avon International Women’s Marathon. His monthly column appears in Runner’s World Magazine, and he has authored several best-selling running and fitness books. Through programs and seminars, he has coached hundreds of thousands to their goals.
Dr. Edith Perez: Mayo Clinic Multidisciplinary Breast Clinic Director
Dr. Edith Perez is recognized as one of the top breast cancer researchers in the world. She led a clinical trial which, last year, produced what is arguably the most significant breakthrough in breast cancer research in 30 years: a 52-percent decrease in the recurrence of HER-2 positive invasive breast cancer in patients who received trastuzumab (Herceptin) and chemotherapy vs. chemotherapy alone. Her latest research includes incorporation of new therapies and identifying genetic markers to find the best treatment for each patient.
A Weekend of Fun, Motivation and Fitness
There will be energizing and motivating activities all weekend, including music and life-enhancing information on fitness, nutrition and health. Special event merchandise will be available.
A Beautiful Course, Including Jacksonville Beach
Located near the beach, runners and walkers will enjoy beautiful views of the intracoastal waterway and tidal marshland, and meander through the unique beach communities of Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach and Atlantic Beach. Weather permitting, a 2.5-mile section will be run on the hard-packed sand of this Florida coastline.
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