Kathy's Story

Kathy was diagnosed over the Memorial Day Weekend in 2023 with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. While there is no cure for this disease it is very treatable. Kathy has undergone multiple radiation and chemotherapy treatments. With Occasional blips on the radar Kathy has been able to lead a normal life.

Kathy is a fighter, and her great attitude has been instrumental to her positive results. By supporting our local cancer centers and education Kathy feels this turns a difficult situation into something very positive.

The opportunity to revamp this race came at the right time as the committee for the Rose Run decided to step away. Kathy has gotten incredible care at the Bronson Cancer Center along with the West Michigan Cancer Center. Kathy Kollig Foundation has provided support for these organizations by using money raised during the race and donations. In addition, Kathy Kollig Foundation has started a scholarship for a graduating Gull Lake High School senior wishing to enter nursing school.

Kathy Kollig Foundation is also looking at other opportunities to support and raise awareness regarding cancer care and education. Your support will allow us to continue to develop these new initiatives.

Thank you for reading her story. Please pass the word along about this exciting event, Kathy's Run for Cancer on the 4th of July 2025.