Cancer Survivor Liz Healy's Powerful NYC Marathon Journey

A Life-Altering Diagnosis

• 💔 Three years ago, Liz Healy's life changed dramatically after an accident while skiing led to the discovery of kidney cancer and stage 4 colorectal cancer that had spread to her liver and lymph nodes.
• 🏥 Following emergency surgery, Liz has undergone three years of continuous treatments including chemotherapies, clinical trials, radiation treatments, surgeries, and procedures.

Choosing to Fight

• 🏃‍♀️ Despite a grim prognosis of a 13% chance of living five years, Liz decided to fight to live rather than prepare for death.
• 🎗️ She viewed running the marathon, a sport she's always loved, as a powerful way to fight for her life and raise awareness for colorectal cancer affecting young people.

Fueling the Fight

• 💪 Liz attributes her perseverance to a combination of personal strength, mental fortitude, and the unwavering support of her family.
• 👨‍👧 Her primary motivation was to be there for her then 10-year-old daughter and witness her grow up.

Team Inspire and Fundraising

• 🤝 Liz is a 2025 New York Road Runners Team Inspire Runner.
• 💰 Through her team, "Check Your Colon," she has inspired 19 friends and patients to run and collectively fundraise $100,000 for Fred's Team.

Defying the Odds

• 🏆 Liz Healy has run in every marathon since her diagnosis, demonstrating incredible resilience and determination.
• 🌟 Her story is a testament to strength and a powerful message of hope for others facing similar battles.