NEW START in 2013 – Donna Deegan just announced that the 6th Annual 26.2 with Donna will start at ATP Tour Blvd., with FREE race site parking, and take runners through a historic route along coastal A1A. We will finish the race, and breast cancer, at Mayo Clinic.

‘Marathon Strokes’ benefits breast cancer research

Raising money for breast cancer research and running a marathon were not New Year’s resolutions for Jacksonville Beach artist Kurtis Loftus in 2006.

The Donna Hicken Foundation is calling all runners and volunteers to register in the 26.2 with Donna The National Marathon To Fight Breast Cancer

The Donna Hicken Foundation is calling all runners and volunteers to register to participate in the 26.2 with Donna The National Marathon To Fight Breast Cancer on Sunday, February 17, 2008.

Savvy together with 26.2 with Donna The National Marathon to Fight Breast Cancer

Women currently represent more than 15 percent of the law enforcement population, and they continue to grow in number every year. However, with the number of female officers, most equipment, body armor and uniforms are designed based on the male physique.

Training Program Information

Jeff Galloway’s Marathon Training Programs are for all levels of runners, from beginning runners to Boston qualifiers. This Low-mileage, Injury-free Training Program is for those who have jobs, families, and a life!

Marathon One Information Sheet

The only marathon in the country dedicated solely to raising money to fight breast cancer. Proceeds from the race will fund groundbreaking bench top research and clinical trials at Mayo Clinic. A portion will also be dedicated to the critical care of underserved women with breast cancer.

Marathon Information

Distance: 26.2 with Donna; 26.2 miles/42.195 km; Half Marathon; 13.1 miles/21/01 km

Biography of Donna Hicken

Donna Hicken is a Jacksonville native. She graduated from Bishop Kenny High School and received her BS in Communications from Florida State University.

Media Advisory

26.2 with Donna: The National Marathon to Fight Breast Cancer Kick-Off Party/Press Conference.

The Donna Hicken Foundation Organization Overview

Every day on the First Coast two women are told the news that shatters their lives. They have breast cancer. Many thousands of women dealing with the stress of cancer don’t have a well-paying job, good insurance or a support system in place to help them cope.

Mayo Multidisciplinary Breast Clinic Overview

Mayo Clinic is designated by the National Cancer Institute as a Comprehensive Cancer Center. Mayo’s Multidisciplinary Breast Clinic specializes in the detection and treatment of any breast problem.

Mayo Clinic and the Donna Hicken Foundation Team up for The 26.2 with Donna: The National Marathon to Fight Breast Cancer (6/22/2006)

The Inaugural Run of the Nation’s Only Marathon Designed to Raise Funds to Fight Breast Cancer will be held in Jacksonville Beach, Fla. February 2008

26.2 with Donna The National Marathon to Fight Breast Cancer Raises Funds Through O’Steen VW Beetle Ticket Raffle (8/7/2007)

26.2 WITH DONNA THE NATIONAL MARATHON TO FIGHT BREAST CANCER RAISES FUNDS THROUGH O’STEEN VW BEETLE TICKET RAFFLE

Students will run mini-marathon tied to 26.2 with Donna

The San Jose Episcopal Day School activities are tied to the 26.2 With Donna marathon.

Mayo Begins Global Research

Results of drug combo expected in 3 years; patients will benefit immediately afterwardTHE STUDY’S GOAL To further reduce the recurrence of cancer and improve survival rates. THE SUBJECTS Hundreds of patients from Duval will join thousands worldwide THE DRUGS Herceptin and Tykerb, which both impede the growth of cancer cells.

Town Contributes to Runner’s Cause

Craig — More than 8,000 runners converged on Jacksonville, Fla. on Feb. 18. Many of them present were focused on finishing the 26.2 mile marathon run in the Florida heat.

My marathon run with Donna

The preparation, the early mornings, the countless miles logged led up to my first marathon. I assured my body that it was prepared for this and thought back to the past months of training.

National Marathon To Fight Breast Cancer Draws Local Walkers

Nearly a dozen Flint-area walkers enjoyed a brief respite from the Michigan winter over President’s Weekend when they traveled to Jacksonville for the half-marathon event in the inaugural 26.2 with Donna, The National Marathon To Fight Breast Cancer.

Big achievements by 12 EVE Award finalists

The original Eve was the first woman, had three sons and was evicted by her landlord for obtaining and sharing knowledge. Women have continued to achieve and to give back and, for 39 years, the Times-Union has given EVE awards to honor their accomplishments in the fields of education, volunteer service and employment.

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