Natie Fox

It is very meaningful to me to run in support of Sharsheret.  Like most people, I have family and friends who are survivors of breast cancer, and others who unfortunately did not survive.  I have seen the tremendous struggle these brave and strong women went through and go through every day.  I also have the unique position of being a women’s health care provider (Maternal-Fetal Medicine, aka high-risk OBGYN) and I have cared for many pregnant women who are survivors of breast cancer as well as women newly diagnosed during pregnancy.  The challenges they face are indescribable.  I know very well, however, that in order to work through the diagnosis, the medical treatments and support need to be coupled with outstanding social and spiritual support, which is where Sharsheret excels.  Whatever difficulties I face with my training pale in comparison to those experienced by women in need of Sharsheret’s support, and I just hope that through my training I can make a small contribution to the Sharsheret team effort.

One may wonder why would a busy high-risk obstetrician and father of four ever train for his first marathon?  I honestly have no clue myself, but here we go. My wife, Michal, is also running the marathon for the first time this year.  She is my inspiration. So game on!!