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Article: Run for Hope a 'return to normalcy'for these cancer survivors
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- SouthtownStar (Chicago, IL)
- Article date:
- June 11, 2009
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By Bob Rakow Correspondent Nearly two years ago, Gia Paolella was diagnosed with leukemia. On Sunday morning, she was one of 13 cancer survivors to complete the second Running for Hope 5K run in Oak Lawn. "It was really rewarding," said Paolella, a senior at Sandburg High School in Orland Park. "I'm just so very grateful for the opportunity," said Kathy Paolella, Gia's mother. The cancer survivors were among 850 people to complete the run, which began at Keeler Park, 93rd Street and Keeler Avenue, and wound through the residential area north of 95th Street. The cancer survivors completed the run with their mentors, volunteers who helped them train for the event. After the race, the ...