Photo by Sheri Whitko Photography
Team Lynn Sage is more than just a group of runners–it’s a community united by purpose, powered by hope, and committed to creating a future without breast cancer. Each year, runners lace up their shoes not only to challenge themselves, but to raise vital funds for the Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation, advancing innovative breast cancer research and supporting the next generation of physicians who will change outcomes for patients everywhere.
This year, 76 runners joined Team Lynn Sage, raising more than $215,000 to fuel progress in breast cancer research. Among them was Samantha (Sammee) Dominguez, running her very first marathon in honor of her mom, Rhonda, who was diagnosed with breast cancer.
For Sammee, this race was deeply personal. Every mile represented her family’s journey through Rhonda’s diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. “Sammee running in my honor just re-emphasizes how much this journey really is a family affair. Both (of my) daughters even offered to shave their heads in solidarity–an idea I vetoed immediately!,” said Rhonda. Sammee’s fundraising page was filled with messages and donations from relatives and close friends, a powerful reflection of the love and support surrounding their family.
Then, just days before the race, Rhonda shared incredible news: she was officially one year cancer free. To celebrate, she and Samee’s dad booked a last-minute flight to Chicago to surprise their daughter on race day. As Sammee approached the Team Lynn Sage cheering zone, she looked up to see her parents waving signs and shouting her name–a moment of pure joy, gratitude, and hope.
For Sammee, that finish line symbolized so much more than 26.2 miles. It was a celebration of her mom’s strength, her family’s resilience, and the community that stands behind every person affected by breast cancer.
Since 2007, Team Lynn Sage has raised millions to support lifesaving research. But beyond the numbers, it’s stories like Samantha and Rhonda’s that show what this team is truly about–turning determination into discovery, and love into lasting impact.
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