Since arriving in the USA from Ireland in 2019, I have encountered several challenges. One of the biggest hurdles was finding a health care provider, as I have limited financial resources and knowledge of the services available. This situation became worrisome after a recent health scare.

A family member informed me about the Caring Connections program at The Bangor Region YMCA and I was offered their FREE breast cancer screening services.

I was extremely grateful to be a part of this program, especially being offered the help that I needed by the professional, friendly and dedicated staff. I have decided to dedicate my 4,000 mile cycling/running challenge across the USA to Caring Connections.

Starting in November 2021, my husband and I will begin this 4,000 mile cycling/running tour across the country, following Forrest Gump's "Box of Chocolates" tour, recreating iconic scenes from the movie along the way, and sharing our journey on Instagram.

I am honored to fundraise on behalf of this essential program. My goal is to raise $10,000 for Caring Connections and to help others in a similar situation. My family has a long history of breast cancer and this tour is a personal journey with the hopes of giving back to the community who helped me.

I hope you'll support my cause and donate to my fundraiser for Caring Connections.

Sara's Box of Chocolates Cycling/Running Tour Fundraiser for Caring Connections