Amy Bartlett Runs for the LAF

Last Update: October 24, 2008

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Amy Bartlett
37 years old
Portland, Oregon

Amy was diagnosed with Stage 3B non-Hodgkin's lymphoma on March 5, 2007. She is currently in remission and is thrilled to have another chance at life.

She says she chose to run the NYC marathon because it makes her feel healthy, and running a marathon mirrors the "marathon" of having cancer. She chose the LIVESTRONG team, because she is a recent cancer survivor of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and believes in the LIVESTRONG manifesto. Amy, who is for NIKE Golf Sports Marketing department and manages the apparel and footwear for NIKE Golf's PGA TOUR golfers, will run the NYC Marathon with her best friend, Brandi. Brandi was there for her every step of the way during her battle with cancer -- from flying to San Francisco to be her chemo nurse or providing laughs while shopping for wigs.

"Lance inspires me every day in the many ways he casts a bright spotlight on cancer. My friend Dino recently lost his short battle with cancer - lyposarcoma. I am running for every one that has ever had cancer, in hopes that no one ever has to get it again, for our fallen heroes that couldn't quite slay the beast, and I am running for ME. I am beyond grateful I am healthy enough to do this and raise awareness in my own small way."

She has also written a blog called I Choose Hope that has chronicled her experience with cancer, from initial diagnosis up until the present day of what is like to be a survivor.

"Fighting cancer while on the offense is better than fighting it when you're on defense. Until there is a cure, there is no real finish line ..."

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