Novi Resident Runs Marathons for Those Affected by Leukemia, Lymphoma

Dan Pierce is about to run in his second marathon to raise money to help find the cure for blood cancers.

Novi resident and avid runner Dan Pierce always wanted to run a marathon. But it wasn't until he considered the idea of running to raise money for leukemia, which claimed the life of his grandfather, that he was able to make it happen. In May 2010, Pierce crossed the finish line of the Flying Pig Marathon in Cincinnati, having raised $2,000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. “It’s a lot of mental, but the reward is immeasurable,” he said. “If running is going to help find a cure, you run as hard as you can.” He's now training to run the same marathon in 2012 to help find the cure. Pierce was able to achieve his goal by joining Team in Training, a sports training program that benefits the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. After seeing a flier …

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