The 2019 4K for Cancer
A campaign to benefit the Ulman Foundation.
The 4K for Cancer is an annual campaign benefiting the Ulman Foundation. In the summer of 2019, Ryan participated in Team Boston which ran over 4,000 miles from San Francisco, California to Boston, Massachusetts. Together, Team Boston shared countless experiences that would change their lives. Together, they dedicated their miles to their loved ones, those affected by cancer, and their supporters. Together, they took The First Step and faced their fears.
The Route for Team Boston 2019
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Day 1 - June 16th - Yuba City, CA
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Day 2 - June 17th - Red Bluff, CA
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Day 3 - June 18th - Burney, CA
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Day 4 - June 19th - Sparks, NV
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Day 5 - June 20th - Rest Day 1
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Day 6 - June 21st - Austin, NV
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Day 7 - June 22nd - Ely, NV
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Day 8 - June 23rd - Delta, UT
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Day 9 - June 24th - Salt Lake City, UT
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Day 10 - June 25th - Rest Day 2
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Day 11 - June 26th - Pocatello, ID
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Day 12 - June 27th - Jackson, WY
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Day 13 - June 28th - West Yellowstone, MT
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Day 14 - June 29th - Rest Day 3
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Day 15 - June 30th - Bozeman, MT
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Day 16 - July 1st - Billings, MT
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Day 17 - July 2nd - Broadus, MT
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Day 18 - July 3rd - Rapid City, SD
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Day 19 - July 4th - Rest Day 4
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Day 20 - July 5th - Phillip, SD
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Day 21 - July 6th - Pierre, SD
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Day 22 - July 7th - Mitchell, SD
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Day 23 - July 8th - Sioux Falls, SD
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Day 24 - July 9th - Rest Day 5
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Day 25 - July10th - Sioux City, IA
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Day 26 - July 11th - Fort Dodge, IA
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Day 27 - July 12th - Iowa City, IA
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Day 28 - July 13th - Rest Day 6
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Day 29 - July 14th - Rockford, IL
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Day 30 - July 15th - Chicago, IL
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Day 31 - July 16th - Rest Day 7
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Day 32 - July 17th - St. Joseph, MI
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Day 33 - July 18th - Kalamazoo, MI
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Day 34 - July 19th - Defiance, OH
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Day 35 - July 20th - Lakeside Marblehead, OH
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Day 36 - July 21st - Cleveland, OH
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Day 37 - July 22nd - Rest Day 8
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Day 38 - July 23rd - McKean, PA
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Day 39 - July 24th - Buffalo, NY
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Day 40 - July 25th - Rest Day 9
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Day 41 - July 26th - Skaneateles, NY
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Day 42 - July 27th - Saratoga Springs, NY
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Day 43 - July 28th - Lebanon, NH
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Day 44 - July 29th - Lancaster, NH
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Day 45 - July 30th - Rest Day 10
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Day 46 - July 31st - Portland, ME
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Day 47 - August 1st - Portsmouth, NH
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Day 48 - August 2nd - Hopkinton, MA
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Day 49 - August 3rd - Boston, MA
Dedications
Each day, the 4K for Cancer dedicates their miles to loved ones impacted by cancer. This includes warriors, who are currently fighting, survivors who have won their fight, and angels who are resting in heaven. The runners write these names on their calves.
​Ryan ran for his cousin Laurie, the following individuals, and countless others he encountered during his journey.
Warriors
Terry DuRoss
Survivors
Asha Nayak
Matt Rainville
Sabina Petillo
Lou Marinelli
Angels
Laurie Wimler
Robert Rumbel
Martha Saeti
Margo Brown
David Farrell
Silvia Iannazzi
Shaye Carter
Dedications from Love Your Melon Fest 2019
Shaye Carter
Mike Zandonella
#Beleiveinbrook
#beaniesfornat
Rich Teeter
Allison Ritz
Uncle Richie
Jacob Beranger
Kim Simancini
Dora Ahmad
Skylor
Jennifer Hoban
Buddy MacInnis
Jena Karp
Aunt Jessie
Connor Armstrong
Uncle Joe
Mom
Alice Alves
Linda Wise
Kispoli Family
Chance Richardson
Lisa Guiliante
Grandma Agnes
Mandie DiCarlo
Uncle Angelo
Brook
Courtney Anderson
Maddy Bowen
Glen Hammett
Terry Odell
John Stem
Joe Larosau
Sandy Degran
Grandma
Amelia
Uncle Bill
Grandpa
Skylor
Frances Bellanie
John Butcher
Anthony Yevoli
James Schmidt
Christine Cox
Jeff Cox
Courtney Anderson
Kaelyn M
Aunt Sharon
Grandma Quinlin
Grandpa Quinlin
Dolores Mastri
Anne Barth
Tony Vanni
Stefi Felber
Kim
Allison
Deb Disalvi
Susan Steen
Lucia Pinelli
Griff
Leonildo Rodrigues
Grandpa Dom
Dawn Fusco
Paul Caravetta
Aunt Shell
Poppy
Silvio Pironi
Trish Daniewicz
Suzanne Jones
Francesca Rose Gallo
Garth Kauffman
Thomas Reynolds
Brimley Carter