Kids Helping Kids
Addison Ficker, Isabella’s Dream Team
Blow out some candles and have a piece of cake! It’s our youngest Dream Team member’s birthday! Happy 12th Birthday Addison!
What an honor to have Addison as a part of the ISF Dream Team. She started running in 3rd grade through her elementary school. Ever since, she has participated in several 5K races, pushing herself to beat her previous time.
Addison and her family volunteered at the ISF 5K/10K race last year, and they were amazed at how ISF was making a difference in our Charlotte community. During this same time, a dear family friend, Noah Hays (#noahstrong), was battling cancer after being diagnosed at the age of 15. Witnessing this cancer fight was tough for Addison, and she wanted to find a way to help with pediatric cancer.
Addison learned about the ISF Dream Team and she thought this was a perfect fit for her to run and give back. The Dream Team combines her love of running and helping others. She wants to do whatever she can to help raise money because “no one deserves to have to go through what he (Noah) went through.”
Addison is training for the ISF 10K on September 29th. Through her training, she has received support from friends and family through donations. She and her friends recently raised over $100 at a neighborhood lemonade stand they organized. Her family also hosted a hot dog cookout that raised over $500.
We are truly amazed at your dedication Addison! Happy Birthday from the Isabella Santos Foundation and the ISF Dream Team.
Inspired to help support Addison? Click here to make a donation to her fundraising page.
ISF Dream Team
The ISF Dream Team, created in 2014, is a running group that assists you in training to run the race of your dreams. You can train for a 5k, 10k, half marathon, half marathon relay, full marathon relay, or a full marathon. You are provided a training schedule, invited to group runs, and inspired by a phenomenal team of people. Not only will you meet a dynamic group of people, but you will also be inspired through your friends and family as they support you through the training. The ISF Dream Team has raised over $400,000 to date, with the funds contributing to our local Charlotte pediatric cancer community. If you want to join the ISF Dream Team, we would love to hear from you. Please email us at info@isabellasantosfoundation.org.
