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John Walsh

Walt Disney Marathon Weekend

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Cancer Survivors Need Your Support Now More Than Ever

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I am running at Disney World January 8, 2027 as a member of team Livestrong to support all those impacted by cancer and more specifically my friend the Perfectly Dopey Meridith Nguyen. 
In 2014 I was diagnosed with and underwent treatment for head and neck cancer. The treatment while successful devastated me physically and mentally. Fortunately for me and my family I found the Livestrong program at my local YMCA. The program helped heal my mind, body and spirit and 12 years later I’m living my best life.
 I first met Meridith when I joined Livestrong because she was an instructor for the program and was instrumental in helping so many survivors get their life back on track. Now in 2026 Meridith has been fighting her own cancer battle and is now a member of Livestrong working hard to get back to her vibrant self.
I have run several events at Disney World in the past and they have been a big part of my recovery from cancer and continuing to stay healthy. This time will be special because it’s to support Livestrong and Meridith. 
RunDisney has what’s called the Dopey. It consists of running a 5k, 10K, half marathon and marathon over four consecutive days. Meridith has completed the Dopey every year since its inception so she is a perfect Dopey. Despite her struggles Meridith will be there in January to continue her streak and stay perfectly Dopey and I’m honored to be a small part of her journey.
Thank you for your consideration and donation to this great organization that positively impacts so many lives


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Friday 13th Nov
Thank you for visiting my fundraising page!
I am running at Disney World January 8, 2027 as a member of team Livestrong to support all those impacted by cancer and more specifically my friend the Perfectly Dopey Meridith Nguyen. 
In 2014 I was diagnosed with and underwent treatment for head and neck cancer. The treatment while successful devastated me physically and mentally. Fortunately for me and my family I found the Livestrong program at my local YMCA. The program helped heal my mind, body and spirit and 12 years later I’m living my best life.
 I first met Meridith when I joined Livestrong because she was an instructor for the program and was instrumental in helping so many survivors get their life back on track. Now in 2026 Meridith has been fighting her own cancer battle and is now a member of Livestrong working hard to get back to her vibrant self.
I have run several events at Disney World in the past and they have been a big part of my recovery from cancer and continuing to stay healthy. This time will be special because it’s to support Livestrong and Meridith. 
RunDisney has what’s called the Dopey. It consists of running a 5k, 10K, half marathon and marathon over four consecutive days. Meridith has completed the Dopey every year since its inception so she is a perfect Dopey. Despite her struggles Meridith will be there in January to continue her streak and stay perfectly Dopey and I’m honored to be a small part of her journey.
Thank you for your consideration and donation to this great organization that positively impacts so many lives.

Grateful For The Support Of My Donors

$50

Jan & Paul

🥰 🏃‍♂️Love my LiveStrong family!

$57.38

Wendy Medley

$57.38

Betsy And Steve Reeves

How wonderful! You are so thoughtful and generous of spirit to think of supporting Dopey Meredith and LiveStrong while your recovered body works hard. Whew! What a tribute. Thank you!!

$57.38

Mary Harvey

Go John go! Thank you from Livestrong!

$28.88

Dorothy Inman

This is such an inspirational story. Thank you for using your pain and suffering for the good of others. Also awesome job on all those races.

$11.46

Cheryl Oerther

Thank you for all you do John

$57.38

Melanie Salsbury

$111.25

Mark Turner

Good luck to a good friend

$111.25

Mary Jo Metrick

Thank you for running in behalf of Livestrong and for Meredith

$100

Barb Millhollan

$50

Sherry Spanyer

Go Get Em John!

$17.01

Sherry Seymore

So proud of you, John!! You got this!

$28.88

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