Lazarex to Hit the Ground Running in Disney Marathon

Lazarex Cancer Foundation will participate in the upcoming Walt Disney World Marathon which will take place on January 9 & 10th 2010.

Some 85 supporters of Lazarex, from all over the U.S. will be running in the race.

A pre-race pasta party will be held at the Contemporary Resorts at Disneyworld on Friday, January 8th at 7:00 pm, where its founder, Dana Dornsife, Erin Van Gorder (Dana’s sister, who will be running in the Marathon) and other foundation members would be discussing Lazarex, including showing a video.

Founded in 2006, Dornsife first became involved in cancer patient advocacy when her brother-in-law, Mike Miller, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2003.   Along with her family, Dornsife searched for options for Mike that would buy the family some time and found a clinical trial treatment.   Mike was treated successfully and lived long enough for his youngest daughter to have real memories of him.

Lazarex is dedicated to providing financial assistance to defray the costs associated with participation in FDA approved clinical trials for end stage cancer patients who have exhausted all other treatment options.  The foundation also helps patients navigate their clinical trial options, and offers community education and outreach services.

For more information on Lazarex Cancer Foundation and the Walt Disney World Marathon please go to: www.lazarex.org