7 DAYS OF HOPE - COUNTDOWN TO GIVING TUESDAY!

BIG SUR INTERNATIONAL MARATHON

Sunday, April 26, 2026

Runs
110k

Research Grants

110

Types of Cancer Assisted

600

Hope bags

760k

Grant Awards

85k

AYA Diagnosed Per Year

325K

From Charity Endurance

50

States Reached

35k

Oncofertility Resource

Event Details

LOCATION

Carmel, CA

Sunday, April 26, 2026

Greetings, wonderful world-changer!

Meet the Allyson Whitney Foundation, where compassion meets action in the fight against rare cancers. Picture this: you’ve just been handed a superhero cape – yes, you! And all you have to do is help us wrap it around young adults battling these formidable foes.

Our mission is as vibrant as a rainbow after a rainy day, filled with initiatives that bring light and hope to those who need it most. Through financial assistance, Life Interrupted Grants, we help ease what we call the “financial toxicity,” which sounds like a villain straight out of a comic book, right? It’s the harsh reality of managing costly cancer treatments. But guess what? Together, we can kick it to the curb! Our Hope Comfort Bags? They’re like little bundles of sunshine, packed with warmth and care to brighten days and lift spirits. And for those brave souls dreaming beyond the diagnosis, our Oncofertility Grants are there to ensure that their future is as promising as they are courageous.

So, why not lace up your running shoes or grab your donation wand? Your support is the magic that empowers these young warriors and ensures that Ally’s legacy – “In order to go through this, you need to have HOPE” 

Join us, and let’s champion a world where hope leaps tall buildings in a single bound, chasing away shadows and lighting up lives. Ready to make a dazzling difference as a CHARITY RUNNER? Let’s adventure together to this challenging and beautiful course! 🌟

Amenties with fundraising:

No registration fee – complimentary charity entry – designated charity finisher tent – AWF Run shirt – AWF Gear Kit – Private BSIM Runners FB group – fundraising assisit – AWF certified Coach Lou tips and training – An amazing feeling YOU are helping a young adult cancer patient.

Minimum goals: $2,000 Full Marathon $1,500 11 miler

Full Marathon entries available and 11 miler available

HAVE AN ENTRY? No fundraising minumum.

Connect with barbara@allysonwhitney.org or Samantha@allysonwhitney.org