Today, you don’t have to look far to find people who have been affected by cancer in some way. A good amount of us have witnessed just how difficult the battle against cancer can really be, whether through someone in our family or close to us or even first hand. Dr. Bart Benson and our entire team believe that even though the fight against cancer isn’t an easy one, consistent awareness and support are an important part of the fight. That’s why the Benson Orthodontics team will be out running to support a great cause in the 10th Annual Sherry’s Run right here in Lebanon, TN, next week on September 14th.
In May of 2004, Sharon “Sherry” Patterson lost her battle to a deadly form of colon cancer called adenocarcenoma. Sherry was a vibrant, energetic, and loving mother of two and member of our community. Each year since Sherry’s passing, a special 5k run/walk has taken place in order to raise awareness and support the fight against cancer.
Here is Sherry’s Run’s mission statement:
“Faith, courage, optimism and a desire to help others were qualities that defined Sharon ‘Sherry’ Patterson Whitaker. Both before and after the energetic wife and mother was diagnosed with colon cancer, the impression she made on her family, friends and community was undeniable. While her battle in the flesh was lost in 2004, the spirit she had shown throughout life continues to touch more lives every day. Because of Sherry’s Run, a 5K run/walk benefit organized in Sherry’s memory, area cancer victims and their families can make strides toward becoming cancer survivors, and researchers are a small step closer to stopping the disease for good.”
Benson Orthodontics is proud to take part in this event and add our hearts to the collective spirit of our Lebanon community. We encourage you to learn more about Sherry’s Run by visiting the benefit’s website at www.sherrysrun.org and then joining us on Saturday, September 14th!
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