Giving Grief Grace
Giving Grief Grace is a heartfelt podcast offering a safe space where stories of love, loss, light, and healing are shared with compassion and empathy. In each episode, honest conversations woven with nurturing insights create a safe haven, fostering a community of support where sorrow is met with kindness, and the path to healing is approached with utmost care, respect, and love.
Giving Grief Grace
Episode 27 - Running with Purpose: My NYC Marathon with Project Purple and the Power of Community
In this solo episode, Lisa shares her experience of training for and running the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon with Project Purple. At ten months postpartum, she took to the streets of NYC on a perfect marathon day, raising awareness and funds for pancreatic cancer research. From the hours of training to the electric energy of the cheering crowds and thoughtful race-day details like lactation support for moms, Lisa reflects on how every step of the race was fueled by purpose and community. Always remember your WHY! The Project Purple cheer zone was unparalleled and running through purple confetti and dancing along the course were highlights for Lisa.
Tune in for an honest look at the mental, emotional, and physical journey behind 26.2 miles, how community made every step possible, and why raising awareness for pancreatic cancer truly takes a village. Whether you're a seasoned runner, a charity supporter, or simply someone seeking purpose through action, this episode will leave you inspired to go the distance for something bigger than yourself.
There is still time to donate to Lisa's Project Purple fundraising page. Link below! Every bit counts and helps make someone else's day better. Thank you!
Lisa wants to share her gratitude for family, friends, colleagues, near and far for the support and encouragement through her grief journey. It means the world.
Thanks for tuning in and we'll see you next week!
If you'd like to support my journey to see a world without pancreatic cancer, please consider donating to my NYC Marathon Project Purple fundraising page.
Special thanks to:
Podcast Editor Jacqueline van Bierk of Pink Star Music
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