2025 Live Like Roo Foundation Marathon Team

I am so honored to run for Roo for a 3rd year in a row! This charity means so much to me as we lost a dog to cancer. It is amazing to see all the different dogs and families that are helped by the generous donations and know what a difference running for this charity makes to so many. Read below for the story of Roo and how this wonderful charity came to be!

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.