Here I go again. I have joined the 2014 Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge team and will be running this year's Boston Marathon on April 21st, 2014. This will be my eighth marathon, fourth Boston Marathon, and fourth time running for such an amazing cause.

I will be running 26.2 miles in honor of my Mother, a breast cancer survivor. I am also running in memory of my Grandfather James H. Smith, Grandmother Nancy Baumhauer, Uncle Ray Saddington, and friends Patricia Marchetti, Frances Angino, Anthony Marchetti Sr. and Heather Thibodeau.

A full 100% of funds raised by DFMC benefit the Claudia Adams Barr Program in innovative cancer research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, widely recognized as one of the largest and most successful programs of its kind. Based on rigorous and highly selective process, the Barr Program funds the brightest, most creative scientists making research discoveries that are transforming cancer treatment. Barr investigators have made numerous major breakthroughs resulting in improved survival rates and quality of life for thousands of patients everywhere.

I need your help. I have committed to raise $4000 to run for this cause but my goal is to raise over $9000. You can help by making a donation for this amazing cause, to find a cure for cancer.

Click here to support my cause.

Thank you in advance for your support. It really means so much to me.

Nancy C. Smith


Thursday, May 26, 2011

I finished in 4:26:25. Here are my favorite moments.

Having 4 time Boston Marathon Champion Bill Rodgers sign my book at the expo
In Framingham passing by the biker bar where I saw more leather then ever!
Seeing a girl wearing a rubber butt with toilet paper hanging and I thought she was running with no pants.
The scream tunnel at Wellesley College.  Amazing support ladies!
My brother Jim jumping in at mile 17 and running to the finish with me.
Spotting my client Gail in Newton and giving her a big hug.
Puking at mile 20 in front of three familys and hearing a little kid screaming ewww!!
The drunk guys at Boston College.
Seeing Meg, Hunter, Mom, and Dad cheering me on throughout the race.
Crossing the finish line!!
Giving 3 time Boston Marathon Champion Uta Pippig a hug at the finish line.Raising $4300 toward important cancer research.
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