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A Marathon of Another Kind: Kidney Dialysis for 13 Months

May 2nd, 2011 - 9:20 am

It was the summer of 2008, and Nichole Rushton was primed and ready to run 26.2 miles – a marathon – something she had accomplished with relative ease twice before. At age 28, she well could have invented the concept of … Continue reading →

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Racing to find a cure for breast cancer

March 14th, 2011 - 8:08 am

The below article comes from our Sharing Mayo Clinic print publication: Every February, runners from around the country descend on Mayo Clinic’s Florida campus to participate in the 26.2 with Donna — The National Marathon to Finish Breast Cancer. Named … Continue reading →

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One Mayo – Running for a Cure

March 7th, 2011 - 8:00 am

For the past four years, I’ve heard the buzz about the 26.2 with Donna: The National Marathon to Finish Breast Cancer. While I always felt it was a wonderful cause — with proceeds benefiting Mayo Clinic for breast cancer research … Continue reading →

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Wayzata High School Making Strides Against Cancer

August 5th, 2010 - 6:00 am

This past June, the Wayzata High School Track team organized a fundraiser in support of the Mayo Clinic, and in particular to raise money for their work in cancer research. There are two fathers of runners on the team who … Continue reading →

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Pink Memories

February 24th, 2010 - 3:15 pm

Whitney Len, Public Affairs intern at Mayo Clinic’s campus in Florida, shares her perspective on the breast cancer marathon. The highlight of my weekend? Crossing finish line of the 26.2 with Donna – The National Marathon to Finish Breast Cancer … Continue reading →

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"Overcoming" Paralysis

May 6th, 2009 - 7:08 am

This submission came via email from P.J. Stietz, a Mayo Clinic employee: My husband and I just recently marked the sixth anniversary of the accident that paralyzed him. It was Mayo that came to his rescue, patched him up and … Continue reading →

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Breast Cancer Patient Runs Marathon on Diagnosis Anniversary to Inspire Others

March 18th, 2009 - 6:00 am

Running a 26.2 mile marathon is a fulfilling experience for anyone. Doing so on the first anniversary of your breast cancer diagnosis makes it even more special. When 40-year old Kim Loving of St. Augustine, Florida learned she had estrogen … Continue reading →

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Olympic Runner Part of Mayo’s Marathon History

March 3rd, 2009 - 6:00 am

More than 6,000 people came to Mayo Clinic’s campus in Florida on Feb. 15 to help find a cure for breast cancer. Runners and walkers from every state and 15 countries participated in the second annual 26.2 with Donna – The National Marathon to Fight Breast Cancer. Continue reading →

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Florida Campus Prepares for Marathon

February 3rd, 2009 - 6:00 am

  More than 7,000 runners are expected on Mayo Clinic’s Florida campus Feb. 15 for the second annual 26.2 with Donna, the National Marathon to Fight Breast Cancer. But it’s not just runners who must prepare for a race.   When … Continue reading →

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