I’m created a 5K team to raise money for melanoma research in honor of my mother, Linda Beaulieu, who passed away from stage 4 melanoma in 2016. Losing her was heartbreaking, and not a day goes by that I don’t miss her love, laugh, and the light she brought into my life. Running in her memory is my way of turning grief into purpose—of doing something that would make her proud. By supporting organizations like the Melanoma Research Foundation, I hope to help fund research, improve early detection, and support other families facing this devastating disease. Every mile I complete is for my mom—for her courage, her fight, and the hope that one day no other family will have to endure this kind of loss.