2025 Live Like Roo Foundation Marathon Team

Live Like Roo is an organization close to my heart. Since 2019 I have donated my time to take family photos of pets with a cancer diagnosis through LLR and the Booker Fund. I've met countless families and pets that have received a cancer diagnosis, and have been able to hear their stories and share their heartache. Please join me in raising funds to help Live Like Roo continue their mission of supporting these families.

This year's run was originally dedicated to my 19 year old cat, Spaghetti, who we lost in January to nasal cancer. Unfortunately, we just very recently, and unexpectedly, discovered our 15 year old cat, Chainsaw had end stage lung cancer. Chainsaw became a Roo cat and we are so very thankful for LLR supporting us through the unexpected loss of our second cat this year.

Please join me in raising funds for this amazing organization!

Spaghetti:

Chainsaw:

The Live Like Roo Foundation started in 2015 when a shelter dog named "Sisqo" captured the heart of Sarah, our Executive Director. When he was rescued and renamed "Roosevelt" (Roo) and undergoing a medical exam, they found cancer. It was terminal. He was given a bucket list and lived like a king for 6 months. Many people followed his journey and Sarah was inspired to help others in his honor. Since 2016, we have granted over $2.3 million dollars for pets and rescue animals with a cancer diagnosis and sent 5500 cancer care packages. We hope that everyone, sick or not, lives every day like it is your last. Live Like Roo.