I'm Laura Howland and I live in Broomfield, Colorado. I am very passionate about staying active both physically and in the community, so this Spring I will be running two half marathons to raise money to send two children to Camp Wapiyapi, a non-profit I have volunteered with for the past 4 years.

Every child deserves an unforgettable summer camp experience — the chance to run, laugh and play with other kids. At Camp Wapiyapi, through week-long summer camp sessions in Estes Park, children who are dealing with childhood cancer can create their own camp experience by choosing from activities like zip-lining, performing in a talent show, canoeing, painting, playing sports, and much much more. Every camper is matched 1:1 with an adult companion who's number one job is to ensure their camper has the "Best Week of the Year."

Wapiyapi’s unique camp experience provides patients and their siblings, between the ages of 6 and 17 years old, a special kind of healing experience by creating friendships to last a lifetime and a supportive and caring community – at no charge.

With camp costs at about $900 per child, I have set my goal at $1,800. All money that I raise goes directly to Wapiyapi. Please consider donating $1 a mile ($26) or any amount that suits you, and thank you in advance for helping support an organization that means so much to me and so many others! Cancer sucks! Together, let’s give two kids the best week of the year.

Laura