In honor of Sean Patrick   
Patrick was the founder of The HERA Women's Cancer Foundation.  Her death is a great loss.  Sean was a remarkable person that touched many lives in profound ways.  She will be greatly missed.  Thank you for helping keep her vision and mission going.  HERA is committed to stopping the loss of sisters, wives, mothers, partners, daughters and girlfriends from ovarian cancer

In honor of Mildred Roglan
I will be racing in honor of my Grandmother, Mildred Roglan who passed away in 1989.  I will always remember her faith, courage and undying love.
-Dana Atkison         

In honor of Lorraine Smith
I will be running in honor of my grandmother who died of liver cancer in 2001.   She was the love of my life.  I will miss her.
-Shannon Flower     

In Memory of Evelyn Nice 
I am running this race in honor of my Nana.  She passed away in July 2004 from Ovarian Cancer.  She left a legacy of family, faith and love behind her.  We all miss her greatly!  She inspired us not only through her courageous battle, but also through the love and strength she shared during her lifetime.
-Kate N.                                                 

In memory of Tanya Smith
I will be walking in Charlotte, NC in memory of my mother Tanya Smith.  She lost her hard fought battle with ovarian cnacer in May of 1997 at 49 years old.  I'm proud to support HERA and the research for better screening for ovarian cancer!
-Tate Batson

In honor of Marty Whitlow
We are running in honor of our dear friend, Marty Whitlow, who is currently waging a courageous and inspiring battle against Stage III Ovarian Cancer. Marty is a wonderful mother, sister, wife, friend and teacher who has remained just as positive and upbeat about her diagnosis as she always is with everything in her life. She has approached this challenge with such grace and humor that you'd never sense there is any trace of fear, anxiety or self-pity in her whole being. She is also a runner and ran her first marathon (Richmond!) at age 52 (she wanted to run half her age in distance!). She has been such an inspiration and a joy to be around during her treatments and her docs and nurses can't wait to see her smiling face coming through the door! Go Marty! We love you so much. Jerri, Lisa and all your friends and supporters.

In honor of Sally Palmatier
I would like to run the May 23, 2010 "run like a girl 8k" in Richmond, Virginia in honor of my mother-in-law Sally Palmatier who lost her 4 year battle with ovarian cancer on November 30, 2009.  She is sorely missed.
-Kelley Wynne

In honor of my father-in-law
My daughter and I ran the Run Like A Girl 8K this past Sunday in honor of my father-in-law who is currently battling mesothelioma (lung) cancer. The amazing courage he continues to show us is nothing short of inspirational. He is our hero!
-J. Smith

In Memory of Marte Emmert Stroede
We will be walking May 1st in the Charlotte “Run Like a Girl” race in memory of our dear, dear friend, Marte. Ovarian cancer took her from us September 16, 2009. Marte’s daily j0urnal entries expressed her positive outlook and indomitable spirit. She inspired so many others with her courage and “I’ll never give up” attitude. Her infectious smile radiated her inward beauty and masked her deepest fears. She genuinely loved life and people. There is a void in our lives, but we feel blessed that we knew and loved her for this short time. We will never forget her.

 Lucy Lather
Jan Blackburn Hart

In honor of Betty Hobbs Mercer Thomson and Kay Jemsek
I will be running in honor of two very special ladies, Betty Hobbs Mercer Thomson, who lost lost her battle to ovarian cancer on August 6, 2009 and her beloved daughter, Kay Jemsek who is just beginning her fight with breast cancer.

In honor of my father
I am running in the "run like a girl" race for my father who passed away from Lun Cancer 2/9/09.  It brought him great joy to see his kids active and into sports.  I miss him dearly and only wish he was still with us.
-Lamija Alagic

In honor of Dorothy Oliver
Both my mother and I are walking in honor of Dorothy Oliver, beloved mother and grandmother, who bravely battled ovarian cancer for over three years. She lost her battle in December of 2003, but her compassion, love, spirit, and hope beats on in the hearts of my mother and I. This walk is for you, Grandma Dot! We love you more!

In honor of Felice Green
I'm running the Richmond 8k in honor of Felice Greene who passed away 15 years ago this weekend (May 29, 1994) of ovarian cancer. Funny, witty, smart, brave. Cheers to you Felice!
-Jessi Guest

In memory of Dee-Dee Gogan
My sister Dee-Dee Gogan who died at 28 of cervical cancer after a strong and valiant fight to the end.
-Micky Gogan

In honor of Wendy Ormsby 
I am running the trail race in Richmond, VA in honor of my mother in-law's cousin, Wendy Ormsby.  Wendy is fun, filled with laughter and honest.  She's fighting ovarian cancer and I hope by running in her honor she'll feel the love and support of family here in Richmond.  Our constant prayers are with you Wendy!
-Mary Kate Hester

In honor of Marianne Rains
I am volunteering for this event in honor of  Marianne Rains.   I hope to help The HERA Women's Cancer Foundation, Blue Ridge Mountain Sports, RunRideRace and Victory Lady make this a successful event and to raise not only awareness but a significant amount of money to assist the Breast Cancer Fund. I dream of assisting in eliminating this epidemic.  Help me to make this a successful event.  Sign up for the walk, run, ride, bike race........bring your friend, have her bring her friend, bring a co-worker, bring your family.....spread the word.

About Marianne

Marianne was a daughter, Mother, significant other, special needs teacher, and talented triathlete.  She was my Father, Chester Naylor's, special girlfriend.  They were a great team and she brought immense joy to his life.  She was the mother of 2 boys,  Justin and Alden, and a daughter, Annalise.  I think about her whenever I see my Father, when I run, ride, ....I think about her a lot and wish that she were here to share the joys of my children.  Lets come together and raise awareness and eliminate this tragic disease.
-Theresa Marie Naylor-Green

In honor of Patricia and Frank Junkermann
I live in California, but I will run my own 4 mile race on September 21 for my mom and dad.  Frank and Patricia Junkermann, who left this life much too young, were the best parents anyone could ask for.  They were always on the sidelines cheering on each of their three children whether it was Mark running a race, Bruce marching in the band, or me on the softball field.  I can hear my dad's cheers of "horr-rah: and see my mom's sweet smile.   I'm sure they are still proud of each of us.
-Laura Ann Junkermann Price

In honor of Christine Morlino and Kristin Ann Carveth
I am walking/jogging the Richmond, VA race in honor of my co-worker, Christine Morlino, DVM who is battling breast cancer as we speak.  She is a fighter extraordinarie as is an inspiration to all of us who work with and love her.  I am also doing this in memory of my sister Kristin Ann Carveth who passed away of brain cancer at the age of 2.  Love you sis...
-Emily Verilla

In honor of Grandmonthers and Grandfather
I am running in honor of both grandmothers and grandfather who all lost the agonizing battle with colon cancer.
-Elisa Bailey

In honor of Jean Dick
My daughter and I are running in memory of Jean Dick, who lost her battle with Ovarian Cancer in April 2007.  She was a wonderful friend and will be dearly missed.  See you May 31!
-Karen and Shelby

In honor of Ruth M. Hudson and Cornelia Maloney
I am running this race for the second year in a row in honor of my Grandmother, Ruth M. Hudson, who passed away in 1994 at the age of 81 from cancer.  During her travels throughout her life, she set foot on every continent and was an extraordinary woman of humor, grace and spirit.

I am also running in honor of my great-aunt Cornelia Maloney who passed away this past year from a rare, but aggressive ovarian cancer.  She too was full of life , spirit, gumption and heart and as all of our friends, wives, daughters, mothers that have been taken from this disease, left us far too soon!

Both women were dedicated to healthful living and would be proud of all the women participating in this race who are keeping themselves fit and active!  Bless you all for doing so!
-Rebecca Hudson

In honor of Sallie Winter
I would like to honor my twin sister Sallie Winter who died October 13, 2000 from breast cancer.  I still miss her dearly and think of her often.  She was a great sister and friend.  I cannot run for her but I can run in Spirit.  Thanks Sallie for being a wonderful friend and sister to me.
- Susan Walls 

In honor of Winifred, Ellen, Evelyn and Linda
I committed to a LUNA team as part of the mission of LUNA is to promote the Breast Cancer Fund. I'm helping to organize and participating in this event in honor and in memory of family and friends who have been touched by this disease. Sadly, there are many to mention and I'm afraid of leaving someone out. Please forgive me if I do. Here's to: Winifred W, Ellen L, Evelyn M, Linda C.

So that our personal lists do not grow longer, consider joining us in making this a successful event and in helping to eliminate this disease.
-Audrey

In honor of Ann Burns
I would like to donate in memory of my dear friend Ann Burns, who lost her battle with breast cancer last January. She had been in remission for over 5 years before the cancer came back and took her life. She was a mother of three children and a friend to everyone. I miss her dearly. I would also like to contribute in memory of my nephews' mother and my niece's father who were both killed a little over 5 years ago.
-Prissie

 In honor of Elizabeth Gundlach 
I am volunteering for this race as a member of the Luna Chix team in memory of the most beautiful woman I have ever known, Natalie Haas. She lost her bottle with breast cancer last summer and is in my heart every day. Natalie never complained and lived her life to the fullest and now she lives in me while I am biking or just going about my every day chores.

I am also a part of the Sherocks Trails Event in honor of my friend, Elizabeth Gundlach, who as we speak is fighting her battle with breast cancer. Her bravery and vitality are a constant inspiration to me. She is the mother of two beautiful young girls who she needs to see grow up and live healthy, happy lives. "We are tired, but not defeated!" Right, Elizabeth?
-Lorene

In honor of Patsy Hinson
Our team named PATSY'S PACERS will run and walk to honor of Patsy Hinson.  She is a brave, joyful, and encouraging woman fighting her cancer like a true lady warrior.  Here is Patsy's story in her own words

In honor of Shannon Evans Maroney
In Honor of my very special friend, Shannon Evans Maroney.  An extraordinarily brave, strong and inspiring survivor of breast cancer.  A true example of how a positive, happy outlook and "livestrong" determination can overcome obstacles and unexpected roadblocks in life.  Love you Shannon...you are an inspiration to many and I never had a moment's doubt during your 18 month battle that you would kick cancer's a@@!!!  
-Debbie Reed

In honor of Crystal and My Father in Law
I'm running in honor of my Father in law who has prostate cancer and my friend Crystal who is battling lymphoma.
-Jennifer Getbehead

In honor of Carolyn Miller
I am running the "run like a girl" in honor of my mom, Carolyn Miller, who passed away on August 19, 2008 from ovarian cancer. She was not only my mother, but my best friend. She was a kind and gentle soul who was taken away too soon. Her courage and strength inspires me everyday. I love and miss her tremendously!
-Jackie Walker

The following are "In Honor Of" submissions from our 2010 Pocahontas Run Like a Girl Event.

In memory of Shirley J Law, mother

In memory of Francesca Fattorini, passed away from ovarian cancer at age 42 in 2008, leaving a husband and two
young children; family friend.

In Memory of Ruth Badger Henderson, grandmother

In Honor of Sharon Arnesen, neighbor and friend

In Honor of Liz Davis, neighbor and friend

In Honor of Amy Moore, neighbor and friend

In honor of Angie Robertson... Mom

In memory of Ruth Baker, Mother in law & grandmother

My sister-in-law Susanne Evans Rudd.

Stanley Giewont ...beloved father in law

In memory of my mother, co-worker, brother-in-law, friend

My father, William Titus, lung cancer

Dee Kannon (in honor of): mom-in-law

I am running in honor of Elisa Liberta she is my Aunt

I am running in memory of Sally Palmatier - mother-in-law

Rudy Dehler, father

I am running in honor of Janice Skelton, my aunt.

Yes, I am doing this for me--Ann. I’m still putting up a good battle! :) I am also doing this for all others who are
going through this.

Running in honor of Tami Jones, my sister-in-law

I'm running in honor of my Mother, Vivian M. Chenault

In Honor of Joyce Dykes & Dee Kannon

Running in memory of Phu Van Nguyen, my father.

Lashon, friend

In Memory of : Beatrice J. Doyle Grandmother

Brenda Funk, Mother in Law
Terri and I are also running in honor of ALL those who have battled cancer, but our inspiration comes from my
mother in law, Brenda Funk, who was recently taken from us, at 56 years old, by triple negative breast cancer.
Cancer Sucks,
Larisa Funk

Running in Memory of Sherly Law my grandmother.

Carey Hinton walking in honor of her friend, Libby Beyer, who is fighting ovarian cancer grandmother, Doris
Hinton, a breast cancer survivor, her younger brother, James Hinton, who passed away from leukemia, in memory of her father, Billy Hinton, who passed away from lung cancer

Annie Robinson walking in honor of Libby Beyer, a very dear friend and co-worker battling ovarian cancer
In honor of co-worker Libby Beyer

My Aunt Janet Syring, Breast Cancer survivor 15 years

Lourdes Cornelio Breast Cancer

In memory of my grandmother, Margie 'Mimi' Arney, who recently passed away from cancer

Clarice Jarvis, Grandmother

Honor of Rose Delucia - Mother-in-law

Honor of Marti Urion and Meg Dart – sisters

In honor of: Barbara Sulanke-mother-in-law Breast Cancer

Running in Honor of Kai West, Breast Cancer Survivor....My Half Sister's Mom/Friend

Running in memory of Mark Lenz, Uncle

Running in memory of Robert Lenz, Grandfather

Jack Sullivan – Father

Amber Lee Joyner, Friend

In Memory of Grandmother Eleanor Cochran and Honor of Uncle Ken Bird

Honor of Father Roger Cooper

Honor of Mother Mildred Cooper

In Memory of Aunt Shelley Lantheaume

MARTHA HOLT FORD, FRIEND

I'm running in memory of my mother-in-law, Jacquelyn Overboe, who lost her battle with cancer in 2001.

I'm running in memory of David Pine, my grandfather. He died of pancreatic cancer in 2008.

Running in Honor of Trish Weeks/Aunt, Karen Sudduth/Aunt and Joan Clement/Grandmother

I am running in honor of my good friend Kim McDonald, who, after a long battle, defeated breast cancer! I am so
proud of her courage and her great strength.

Running in honor of MaryAnne Williams and Bonnie Kastner, friends

E. Bernice Holdness, Best Friend (Breast Cancer)

In Memory of my Grandmother, Betty Jo King

Honor of Suzie Evans, Mom

My daughter Erin and I will be running in honor of our friend, Sam Tinsley who is currently battling cancer.

I, Maria Cardani am running in honor of Robert John Cardani father in law.

In honor of my friends, Dolores, Debra, Janette, Kristen, Linda, & Marion—friends

Helen Caudill, Grandmother

I am running in memory of Phyllis Dupler, my grandma

Josephine King, my mother

In honor of Babs Nolley - running buddy who is battling breast cancer. Also my friend Tamra Adams who is a
survivor of breast cancer.

I am walking in memory of my mother who died of a malignant brain tumor and her name was Mildred Degen. I am also walking in memory of all my Hospice pts. who have died and who have enriched my life forever. There are so many I cannot name all of them. Thanks Sharyn Ward

In memory of my grandmother, Norma Fearnow, and her sister, Dorothy Talley. They both died of ovarian cancer.

I also run in honor of all my BRCA+ relatives.

In memory of Stephen Willard, brother and Karen Dresser, dear friend

In Memory of Doris "Tanta" Dungy - Sister of my Friend

Mary Burke, Friend

My Friends Becky Davis, Cheryl Chambers and Kay Haydt

Suzi Deas is running in honor of Lena Marshall, my grandmother.

In memory of Alma Arnold, mother and Peggy Benedetti, mother-in law

In honor of Marty Whitlow (former co-worker, friend)

In memory of my friend Dennis Sterling

In memory of my mother Gertrude Kerrick

In honor of Greg Trexler who is my Brother in-law.

In Memory of my grandmother Gerri Hightower, In Memory of my friend Laura Humphries, In honor of my friend
Apryl West
In Honor of my friend, Abby

In Memory of Bonnie Pavelka, best friend's mom-Cancer of the Lymph Nodes

BJ Jones, co-worker

Running in memory for:Ranny, my father-Rex, my father-in-law-Marti, my aunt Paul & Judy, friends

In honor of Margurite Paul (grandmother) & Jolene Cox (fiance's grandmother)

I would like to run/walk in memory of my father, Ed Mundy, and my father-in-law, James Morrison, who both died
from lung cancer.

I'm running in honor of my mother, Evelyn Escudero

I will be running in honor of my Mother -- Dorothy Persinger, Aunt --- Jean StansburyCousin -- JoAnn Doty all
three Breast Cancer survivors

I am walking in memory of Virt Lee Wilkerson- Mother

Cecil Davis - Friend

Millie Holladay....my Aunt

Running in honor of Marjorie LaPointe, Grandmother, and Martha LaPointe, Aunt

Joseph Nicola, brother-in-law

In Memory of Amber, Age 12

In memory of Diane Custer (ovarian cancer) - cousin

In honor of:Cecile Cody, sister and Cindy Maxwell, friend

Lt. Col Joseph J. Rogish Jr. - my dad

My friends Robin Elmore, Tammy Batkins

In honor of Gussie Abernathy - my grandmother!

Kim Hancock, my aunt

Grandfather Merton Davis

In memory of Penny Laudeman - friend

In honor of Kristen Varley - survivor and friend

Running for my grandmother Vivian Chenault

In honor of Miriam Threadgill (my mother)

I would like to run in honor of co-worker, Jody Cartwrigh

I'm running in honor of my mother, Cathy Brandt, who for 7 years has battled lung cancer with grace, determination, and bravery. No matter how badly she feels, she continues to live every day to the fullest! I'm so very proud of her.

In memory of my aunt Tabby Buckner

Running in honor of my mother Dolores Whitaker, 5 year breast cancer survivor

Tanya Goss. Cousin

In honor of Debbie Creggar - co-worker battling lung cancer

In memory of – Michael Bourne –son’s friend who lost his battle with leukemia

Running in honor of my sister-in-law, Tamatha Nolan: Breast Cancer Survivor

Stephanie St. Peter running in memory of her friend Jan Cain

Running for my wonderful big brother, Tony Ponga (currently battling colon cancer).

Anna Williams, breast cancer survivor

My stepmother Marsha Ehlers who died of Colon Cancer age 52

My friend Candace Ford

Clara Turner

In honor of Liz Glover my friend from Sarah Conner

In memory of Felice Nifoussi, aunt

I'd like to run in honor of Ben Horrocks, our Associate/Youth Pastor at church, fighting Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
my mother, Jean Speranza and my sister, Carla Speranza.

In memory of my grandmother, Leona Furste.

My aunte Leslie Balfour

In honor of Ann’s mother Elizabeth Dickson Shortle

In Honor of Libby Beyer-Co worker-ovarian cancer

My co-worker Sharon Ferguson

I am honoring my Nana, Joane Wheeler, current survivor of throat cancer. Has been in remission for 10 yrs.

In Memory of : Sally Gill - Aunt, Eunice Cox - mother-in-law

Running in honor of my friend Mrs. Sulanke

In honor of David and Donna Hopkins

I am running in memory of Penny Laudeman, a friend that I lost to cancer last May. I am also running in honor of a dear friend, Kristen Varley who is a 5+ year survivor of Ovarian cancer.

While I'm not running in memory of anyone, I am a cancer survivor... With this being said, I'm running as a cancer
survivor.....

My friend Terri Lea Patterson

My great aunt Cornelia Maloney and my grandmother Ruth m. Hudson

My grandmother Joan Morris

My cousin Cindy Johnson

In honor of Johanna Beck, Aunt; Lorie Green, Friend; Stephanie Redford, Friend

My friend Andrew Stevens

I am running in honor of my Aunt Karen

In memory of Pam Maupin

My Aunt Lillie Mae (survivor) and friend Cynthia Middleton (survivor)

I'm running in honor of is Libby Beyer, a co-worker

In honor of Judy Bates, my mother

Memory of: Dennis Hodges – husband Inez Dale – Mama Warren Williams – 1st cousin

I'll be running to honor my mom: Jerry Creedle

In honor of Sydney McCarthy, sorority sister, survivor

In Memory of James Richard Shepley – Dad 9/15/1949 – 1/19/2010

My Grandmother Lola Brink, My Grandmother

This is great. I am running for my grandma, loius vietts. And my aunt, cindy poirier.

My grandmother Mary Bosher

I would like to run in honor of my friend and co-worker Heather Murfee

In Memory of Janice Ely – mother

In honor of Deloris Lee, co-worker

In honor of – Anne Major my friend/co-worker

In honor of my aunt Linda Chynoweth