Cathy Fischer Memorial Walk and Run

Benefiting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society!

CATHY'S STORY

Cathy's journey with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma began in Feb 1996, six years before her official diagnosis. In
1996, she raised $3200 for LLS, possibly sensing her future battle. In Nov 2011, she developed symptoms and
underwent treatment at Cleveland Clinic from 2012 to 2013, managing chemo and hair loss. She never
complained and continued to work full time and teaching reading to underprivileged children one day a week
during her scheduled lunch. And she continued to run at least 20 to 30 miles per week.

In Dec 2013, Cathy opted for an aggressive bone cell transplant. Despite the three-week sterile procedure, she
remained active, walking the halls, spreading smiles, and resumed work and her normal physical activities, which
included running, hiking, water aerobics, and yoga,post-release.

2014 brought ups and downs. Although she did not receive any further chemo, she required periodic scans and
remained on medication for her lymphoma. Her attitude was great and Cathy managed a trip to New Hampshire,
where she hiked to the top of Mount Washington. In the fall she hiked Sedona and the Grand Canyon.

In 2018, a scan revealed aggressive lymphoma B-cells, leading to a CART T Cell procedure in Columbus for three
weeks. Cathy's resilience was evident as she exercised daily, read books, and attended events during recovery.

2019 to July 2023 involved emotional roller coasters with drug trials and chemotherapy, leading to hospital
stays. Cathy's unwavering faith, commitment to Mass, and plans for future activities showcased her courage.
Her greatest hope was to witness her eldest granddaughter’s wedding day someday.

Despite her challenging "fight," Cathy embraced life, served others, and raised thousands of dollars for LLS to
help other people. Sadly Cathy lost her fight and she symbolically transitioned from bearing her "cross" to
wearing her "crown."

 
Did you know Cathy Fischer accomplished the following:

Cathy put herself through college 1 class at a time, graduating from Baldwin Wallace University in 2000 with a BA in Business Administration.

Cathy ran 19 marathons, winning her age group in several including Columbus, Nashville and Mt. Rushmore.

Cathy hiked in 27 National Parks completing the “Rim to Rim, Rim to Rim” in the Grand Canyon, 3 different times. (40+ miles at elevation).

Cathy hiked over 200 miles of the Camino de Santiago pilgrim route in Spain and Portugal.

Cathy crafted 1,500 masks during the Covid 19 pandemic, distributing them to hospitals and therapists.

Cathy was a caregiver to 2 elderly women in her neighborhood.

Throughout Cathy’s medical journey she, along with family and friends, volunteered at Hermes Sports and Events who, in return, made donations to LLS / Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

DISTANCE

5K (3.1 Miles) Run/Walk
1 Mile Run/Walk

TIMING SYSTEM 

5K: Chip Time (MyLaps BibTag) 

1 Mile: Untimed 

START TIMES 

8:00 am - Race Day Registration & Late Packet Pick Up 

9:00 am - 5K & 1 Mile Start (Follow signs to Section 46)

REGISTRATION

5K Run/Walk  

$25 - Early Bird through April 15
$30 - April 16 through July 15
$35 - Race Day

1 Mile Run/Walk  

$20 - Early Bird through April 15 ($70 - Family Rate; maximum 4 members)
$25 - April 16 through July 13
$30 - Race Day

All mailed pre-registered entries must be received by Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Please make checks payable to: Hermes Sports & Events 

Mail entries to: 
Hermes Sports and Events 
2425 West 11th St., Suite #2 
Cleveland, Ohio 44113 

EARLY PACKET PICK UP

Friday, July 12 from 12-4pm

The Gathering Place - West (25425 Center Ridge Rd, Westlake, OH 44145)

If you can pick up packets for friends/family, that would be a big help to keep the lines short on Race Day.

WHAT YOU GET

Commemorative towel  • Custom Be Like Cathy silicone bracelet • B-Tag Chip Timing (5K only) • Post-Race Refreshments •  Age Group Awards

Cathy Fischer wants you to be safe - see link to a 20% discount from Road ID by clicking HERE

AWARDS (5K Only) 

Top male and top female finishers and the top three (3) finishers both male and female in the following age categories will receive trophies:

(14 & Under) • (15-19) • (20-24) • (25-29) • (30-34) • (35-39) • (40-44) • (45-49) • (50-54) • (55-59) • (60-64) • (65-69) • (70-74) • (75-79) • (80-84) • (85 & Over)

MORE INFORMATION 

For more information, contact Hermes Sports & Events at 216-623-9933.