M.O.M.'s Run 5K Walk & Run for Cancer

  • 05.08.2016 @ 10:00 AM
  • Somerville, Massachusetts
Erica Hansen's Fundraising Page
Ten years ago on June 27th, my father, Charly Hansen, passed away from colon cancer. My run this year in MOMS Run is in his memory and his honor. It's amazing to think about how life has changed this decade, but one thing has remained constant: my love for my father. The first MOMS Run I ran, he 'ran' with me and when I found out I was able to fundraise through the run, I decided that this would be my way of honoring him.

The Claudia Adams Barr Program in Innovative Basic Cancer Research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is for all cancers, which I know my dad would appreciate, as there are too many forms of cancer out there and too many people in all our lives impacted by it.

The MOMS Run is an incredible event, not just a run. I have the privilege and honor of knowing the family and calling one of them a dear friend. I've volunteered in the past and I have such respect for the family for keeping with this cause for so many years. They are truly inspirational.

Thank you for considering supporting the Claudia Adams Barr Program in Innovative Basic Cancer Research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and at the same time, honoring my father and the MOMS Run.
Funds Raised
$1,750 / $1,000 (100%)
Help us get to our goal
Non-Profit Information
About M.O.M.\'s Run 5K Walk & Run for Cancer
In November 2002 our family lost our mother and grandmother to cancer, and for the past ten years, we have hosted the Annual Mary O’Brien Memorial 5K for Cancer, known as M.O.M.’s RUN, held on Mother’s Day in her honor. Mary (Pilotte) O’Brien was a longtime Somerville resident and was involved in many local organizations throughout her life dedicating much of her time to helping others. We are continuing Mary’s legacy by making this effort to help others and hopefully save lives. A full 100% of the funds raised by M.O.M.’s Run benefits the Claudia Adams Barr Program in Innovative Basic Cancer Research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, widely recognized as one of the largest and most successful programs of its kind. Not only does the event enforce the need for supporting cancer research, it brings family and friends together to promote awareness for the health and wellness benefits of walking and running.
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My Donators!
Erica Hansen
$100.00
In memory and honor of my father, Charly Hansen
Jamie Cook
$50.00
In memory of Charley
Anonymous
$100.00
Run for Charley
Charly\\\'s other daughter
$100.00
Look out cancer, your time is coming.
erin cunningham
$100.00
love you erica! and our unforgettable charly... so much. :)
Jeff Dlott
$100.00
Great cause! Go Erica!!
Caders
$100.00
Dave and Katie
$100.00
What a wonderful way to honor Charley. He would be proud of you and your efforts!
Anonymous
$100.00
Ken & Joanna Cook
$50.00
Lovely email written by a beautiful daughter and sweet friend
Alice Hansen
$100.00
For the unforgettable and everlasting memories of Charley who knew how to play and live life to its fullest even with the \\\"C\\\" diagnosis.
Anonymous
$50.00
In memory of Charly.... the only person I ever met who could play a didgeridoo
Julian Dormitzer
$15.00
Anything for Charly. I think of him so often and am so thankful he was practically a daily part of my childhood.
Anonymous
$50.00
For the \\\"Man in the Red Hat\\\" - miss him every day
Holly J Kellar
$50.00
Go Erica go!!!
Mary, Nishanth, and Celestina
$100.00
Love you, Erica!
Jerilyn Libby
$25.00
Good luck with the race!
Anonymous
$50.00
Go get em Erica. Really admirable. Love you.
Jennifer Ragan
$50.00
This is a lovely way to remember your dad and to fight for people struggling with cancer!
Melissa Small
$54.00
Have an amazing race...I know you\\\'ll do great!!!
Hillseed 5
$25.00
We love you Erica! We love you, Charly! We love you Hansen\\\'s, one and all!
Anonymous
$31.00
Kirsten Hansen Burkey
$200.00
Of course I will always remember, love, and honor my brother Charly. Thank you so much Erica for running and raising $ for him.
Erin
$50.00