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The National Marathon to Fight Breast Cancer

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On Thursday, June 22, 2006 the Mayo Clinic and The Donna Hicken Foundation announced the inaugural run of the 26.2 with Donna: The National Marathon to Fight Breast Cancer, benefiting Mayo Clinic and women living with breast cancer. The weekend-long event, which will be held February 15-17, 2008 in Jacksonville Beach, will include a health expo, community celebration event, VIP event, marathon, half marathon and fun-run.

A Look Back at the Inaugural 26.2 With Donna 
By Donna Deegan
I will never forget looking over my shoulder to see nearly eight thousand people streaming over the intracoastal waterway on their way to the beach.  
 
Grace in the Air 
By Donna Deegan
JACKSONVILLE, FL -- All week long the weather forecast looked iffy. 
 
Cush Completes 26.2 With Donna 
By Chad Cushnir
JACKSONVILLE, FL -- It took longer than I thought it would, but I'm proud to say that I am officially now a marathon finisher. 
 
26.2 With Donna: Finish Line - Runner's View 
JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Watch video taken while running towards the finish line -- from a runner's perspective.  
 
26.2 with Donna: Why We're Running 
By Grayson Kamm
JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Every person who came out to run at 26.2 with Donna on Sunday was motivated by a common cause -- but each person brought with them a unique story of their own.
Section: 26.2 With Donna 
 
26.2 with Donna: Stories from the Front Line 
By Kristin Smith
JACKSONVILLE, FL -- There's one race that is held here on the First Coast that's impact stretches far beyond Jacksonville.  
 
26.2 With Donna: Painting the Town "Pink" 
JACKSONVILLE, FL -- On Sunday, more than 7,000 people will take to the streets for the 26.2 With Donna: the National Marathon to Fight Breast Cancer. The pre-race festivities are already underway.  
 
26.2 With Donna: Volunteers at Health and Fitness Expo 
JACKSONVILLE, FL -- No matter if you're running the race or just supporting those who are, there are plenty of activities going on this weekend.  
 
6th graders Hold Their Own 26.2 Marathon 
JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Last Saturday, a group of 6th graders at Episcopal Day School held their own marathon for the cause 
 
Breast Cancer Survivor Finds Hope and Help Through Donna Hicken Foundation 
By Ashley Coleman
JACKSONVILLE, FL -- As thousands of runners from all over the country participate in the "26.2 with Donna: The National Marathon to Fight Breast Cancer," they'll be running to support people like Debra Sullins, one of the survivors who received help through the foundation. 
 
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  Resources:
  • Official marathon site
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    Donna's Book
    The Good Fight by Donna Hicken
    "The Good Fight" chronicles not only Donna's personal fight against breast cancer, but those of the many survivors and supporters who helped her along the path. 100% of the net proceeds from the book will benefit The Donna Hicken Foundation.
  • Book information and online ordering
  • Book signings

    Donna Hicken Foundation

    The Donna Hicken Foundation raises money to be used exclusively for First Coast women living with breast cancer... who, for whatever reason, can't make ends meet.

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