Running for Ron

By Tegwyn Skye Curtis

We've raised enough sympathy. It's time to raise survival rates.

Ron Atkin would have been an amazing grandfather. Sadly, he never got that chance, and I never got the chance to know my grandfather, because pancreatic cancer took him a few years before I was born. He was a father, a future grandfather, a photographer, a reader, and more. Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers, often taking people quickly due to it being difficult to detect early. 

It does not have to remain one of the deadliest cancers, though. 

I am preparing for my first full marathon in May, where I’ll  be running in Ron’s memory  to raise funds so that life-saving research, critical support programs, and greater awareness can be a possibility. 

If you are able, please donate as I train for the longest run I’ve ever taken on, and help move towards an end of this disease.

My Achievements

Fundraising page

Updated Profile Pic

Added a Blog Post

Received 5 Donations

Reached Goal

Increased Target

My Updates

The Road to 42.2

Friday 21st Nov
I’m signed up for the 2026 Servus Calgary Marathon. I have completed one half-marathon to date since I started running in March of 2025, and am on the training grind to be ready for May 2026! 

Thank you to our Donors

$25

Jade Massey

Wow I am so in awe of you, Tegs! This cause is near and dear to my heart because I too have grandfather, who also is named Ron (what a coincidence), who lost his life to pancreatic cancer. So proud of you and I’m cheering you on!♥️♥️♥️

$106.24

Keith Curtis

For poppa Ron! Good luck Babby Gurl!!

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