Faith, courage, optimism and a desire to help others were qualities that defined Sharon “Sherry” Patterson Whitaker. Both before and after the energetic wife and mother was diagnosed with colon cancer, the impression she made on her family, friends and community was undeniable. While her battle in the flesh was lost in 2004, the spirit she had shown throughout life continues to touch more lives every day. Because of Sherry’s Run, a 5K run/walk benefit organized in Sherry’s memory, area cancer victims and their families can make strides toward becoming cancer survivors, and researchers are a small step closer to stopping the disease for good.
As thousands of lime green balloons slowly float into the sky over West Main Street, you can almost feel the burdens being lifted for hundreds of our neighbors who are fighting cancer.
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More Than 3,500 Participated in the 2014 Event – 611 of those were chip-timed Runners
LEBANON, TENN. – September 13, 2014 — As thousands of lime green balloons slowly float into...
Don Walker, age 63, is a husband, father, grandfather, driving and safety instructor, Christian and retired member of the U.S. coastguard. But perhaps the best word to describe him is...
LEBANON, TN. – September 5, 2014 –The 11th annual Sherry’s Run 5KRun/Walk is slated for September 13, 2014 in Lebanon. According to Scott Jasper, Executive Board Member and Race Director,...
LEBANON, TENN. – SEPTEMBER 5, 2014 – One of the highlights of the Annual Sherry’s Run event, slated for Saturday, September 13th, is the live and silent auctions! Sherry’s Run Board...
LEBANON, TENN. – September 4, 2014 – Pete and Megan Taylor seem like your typical newlywed couple. The two are college sweethearts who married shortly after graduation in 2012....
LEBANON, TENN. – August 27, 2014 – Sherry’s Run is so grateful for our sponsors who make it possible year after year for us to give hope to our neighbors battling cancer.
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LEBANON, TENN. – August 25, 2014 – Clint’s Crusaders has become a stapleteam of the Sherry’s Run 5K event. But this year, the team will be without its champion –Clint...
If you’ve ever wondered how much difference you can actually make with just one $30 registration fee, we have a story that you need to hear.
Tonyia Watson, Director of Patient...
LEBANON, TENN. – August 20, 2014 – For the 5th year in a row, The Whip Crackin’ Rodeo has made a big impact for our neighbors battling cancer. Sherry’s Run was grateful to receive this...
