Welcome to Marathon For a Better Life
The Marathon for a Better Life started in 1996 in response to a need to assist patients in Schoharie County in their fight against cancer. Since we started this organization has helped over 1600 people of all ages who have been battling cancer by giving financial assistance to help with the bills that weigh heavily on the patient's mind.
FALL FOR A CAUSE! Join us for food, fun and community fall-festivities on Sunday October 11th at 4Ever Bods fitness! A portion of the proceeds will benefit us here at Marathon for a Better Life - so make sure you have extra fun for us!
BINGO!!!! Seats are filling up quickly!! Call today to get your reservation in for an afternoon of fun and friends! Join us on October 17th for lunch and an afternoon of fun. Call us at (518) 291-9238 to reserve your spot today!
THANK - YOU!
Thirty years of neighbors helping neighbors, and you showed up bigger than ever — our 30th Anniversary Marathon for a Better Life raised $211,586.84. "When hearts take over the impossible happens"
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you Schoharie County. On Saturday June 13 at SUNY Cobleskill we gathered for a full day dedicated to community, courage, and compassion, and you turned it into more than a celebration — you turned it into help for the next family facing cancer.
The Marathon started in 1996 to assist, both financially and spiritually, Schoharie County residents stricken with cancer. Since then, we've helped over 2,000 people of all ages with the bills that weigh heavily on a patient's mind and allowed them to focus on their recovery. In our 30 years we have disbursed over $2,000,000.00 to those in need. That's an astounding number. We are loud and proud of you all.Every dollar, every volunteer hour, every walk around that track matters. To the survivors we honored, the angels we remembered, the teams, sponsors, raffle buyers, and the strangers who became friends — thank you.
For 30 years this Marathon has been about people helping people, and you proved that spirit is still alive and strong. We are humbled, we are grateful, and we are already getting to work putting these funds to use.
With love and gratitude, Board of Directors Marathon for a Better Life.
Thirty years of neighbors helping neighbors, and you showed up bigger than ever — our 30th Anniversary Marathon for a Better Life raised $211,586.84. "When hearts take over the impossible happens"
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you Schoharie County. On Saturday June 13 at SUNY Cobleskill we gathered for a full day dedicated to community, courage, and compassion, and you turned it into more than a celebration — you turned it into help for the next family facing cancer.
The Marathon started in 1996 to assist, both financially and spiritually, Schoharie County residents stricken with cancer. Since then, we've helped over 2,000 people of all ages with the bills that weigh heavily on a patient's mind and allowed them to focus on their recovery. In our 30 years we have disbursed over $2,000,000.00 to those in need. That's an astounding number. We are loud and proud of you all.Every dollar, every volunteer hour, every walk around that track matters. To the survivors we honored, the angels we remembered, the teams, sponsors, raffle buyers, and the strangers who became friends — thank you.
For 30 years this Marathon has been about people helping people, and you proved that spirit is still alive and strong. We are humbled, we are grateful, and we are already getting to work putting these funds to use.
With love and gratitude, Board of Directors Marathon for a Better Life.
Team Heather T-Shirt and Sweatshirt Sale
Friends and Family! Check out our fundraiser for Marathon for a Better life - Team Heather. We have T-shirts (short sleeve & long sleeve) and sweatshirts (crew neck & hoodies) available to order. We will be set up at Arts in the Park in Cobleskill on Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 and at the Arts and Crafts Festival (on St. Mark's Church lawn) in Middleburgh on Friday from 5:30 to 8:30 taking orders and with shirts you can see. They look so much better in person. If you can't make it and want to order message me or any team member and we can help you out. Live out of town? I will ship your order to you. Thank you for helping us help our neighbors fighting cancer!
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We will never initiate contact with you.
What we do
The Marathon for a Better Life, Inc. seeks to provide relief and support to distressed Schoharie County residents currently fighting cancer; encourages community solidarity between those who are fighting cancer, those who have fought cancer, and their families, friends, and neighbors; promotes human dignity; and, empowers local residents currently fighting cancer through providing them with financial assistance and other necessary resources to better enable them to overcome personal obstacles, pay for medical treatments and expenses, triumph over cancer, and fight for a better life.
The Marathon for a Better Life, Inc. seeks to provide relief and support to distressed Schoharie County residents currently fighting cancer; encourages community solidarity between those who are fighting cancer, those who have fought cancer, and their families, friends, and neighbors; promotes human dignity; and, empowers local residents currently fighting cancer through providing them with financial assistance and other necessary resources to better enable them to overcome personal obstacles, pay for medical treatments and expenses, triumph over cancer, and fight for a better life.
Who we help
The Marathon for a Better Life started in 1996 in response to a need to assist patients in Schoharie County in their fight against cancer. Since we started this organization has helped over 1600 people of all ages who have been battling cancer by giving financial assistance to help with the bills that weigh heavily on the patient's mind. The Marathon cannot pay all bills incurred by cancer patients and their family, but we can be of assistance in trying to alleviate some of the pressure of unpaid bills, whether they be medical or otherwise. The Marathon Committee feels that the cancer patient should decide what bills should be paid. With that in mind the money is sent directly to the cancer patient.
The Marathon for a Better Life started in 1996 in response to a need to assist patients in Schoharie County in their fight against cancer. Since we started this organization has helped over 1600 people of all ages who have been battling cancer by giving financial assistance to help with the bills that weigh heavily on the patient's mind. The Marathon cannot pay all bills incurred by cancer patients and their family, but we can be of assistance in trying to alleviate some of the pressure of unpaid bills, whether they be medical or otherwise. The Marathon Committee feels that the cancer patient should decide what bills should be paid. With that in mind the money is sent directly to the cancer patient.
Cheryl "Cherie" L. Stevens SEPTEMBER 9, 1952 ~ JUNE 16, 2018 (AGE 65)
To say Cherie touched the lives of so many is an understatement. She was the ultimate volunteer and meant so much to so many and she will be missed by all. It brings us some comfort in knowing that Cherie has been reunited with her mom in heaven.
To say Cherie touched the lives of so many is an understatement. She was the ultimate volunteer and meant so much to so many and she will be missed by all. It brings us some comfort in knowing that Cherie has been reunited with her mom in heaven.
Marathon For A Better Life
PO Box 268 Warnerville, NY 12187
Phone (518) 291-9238
marathonforabetterlife@gmail.com
PO Box 268 Warnerville, NY 12187
Phone (518) 291-9238
marathonforabetterlife@gmail.com