— FUNDRAISER · AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

Running
for
Dad.

Marisa smiling while wearing her NYC marathon finisher medal, celebrating victory with confetti raining down, in front of a blue backdrop with 'New Balance' and 'Endorphins' logos.

Marisa Taitague is running the 2027 Tokyo Marathon with the American Cancer Society DetermiNation team in honor of her father Benny Taitague, who battled pancreatic cancer.

Help her reach her $10,000 fundraising goal by making purchases from our online shop, attending a fundraising event, and donating directly.

THE STORY BEHIND IT

A black-and-white photo of Marisa and her father, Benny taking a selfie outdoors. Both are smiling, dressed casually, and there are trees and a building with a sloped roof in the background.
A black-and-white photo of Marisa and her father, Benny taking a selfie outdoors. Both are smiling, dressed casually, and there are trees and a building with a sloped roof in the background.

I will be running the 2027 Tokyo Marathon to raise funds for the American Cancer Society, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient aid.

“I am running in honor of my dad Benny, who passed away from pancreatic cancer eleven years ago. Running this race is my way of honoring his life, raising awareness and giving hope to others who are fighting the battle against cancer.”

Every donation, big or small, makes a real difference. Your contribution will help fund research, provide emotional and financial support to patients and families in need.

— SHOP WHILE HELPING A GREAT CAUSE

When Shopping Gives Back

ALL proceeds from purchases made through our online shop go directly towards Marisa's American Cancer Society fundraising campaign. Our inventory is updated regularly so make sure to check out the full shop.

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Donate Now

You can support Marisa's Tokyo Marathon campaign and help reach the $10,000 goal for the American Cancer Society — from anywhere, right now.

About the Cause

Marisa Taitague is running the 2027 Tokyo Marathon as part of the American Cancer Society's DetermiNation team — one of the world's most recognized charity endurance programs.

Her goal is to raise $10,000 for ACS research and patient support programs. Every dollar she raises goes directly to an organization that funds cancer research, supports patients in treatment, and walks alongside families facing the hardest moments of their lives.

Donate directly to Marisa's ACS page →