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An ongoing inspiration for many people, Max was born on June 30, 2001. He was diagnosed with stage IV, high-risk neuroblastoma in October 2004. He whizzed through frontline treatment and by the following summer was effectively on the road back to a "normal" life - albeit with almost total hearing loss, a new immune system, and about 10lbs to gain back, all courtesy of Mr. Chemo.

Unfortunately, Max relapsed (as most high-risk NB patients do) in November 2006. Max fought bravely, entering a clinical trial in Vermont where he received nifurtimox in combination with other chemo agents. This combination diminished the disease until there was just one tiny spot still evident on his spine. But in February 2008 the beast came roaring back and we could never control it again, despite everything we tried. Max passed away on August 31, 2008 at 8:45pm in his mommy and daddy's bed.

Read more of Max's incredible fight.

Max Run is Taking a Break for 2013 - Here's the Scoop!

That's right, there will be no Max Run this year. After the 2012 event, we took a step back and asked ourselves if we were fulfilling our mission effectively through the run - namely to (1) raise needed funds for childhood cancer research and treatments with an acceptable ROI for the money and time invested; and (2) raise awareness and engagement in the local community towards the cause of finding a cure for childhood cancer.

We felt that in both cases, we could do better and that doing better required a 're-set' to the run format and planning required. We have some great ideas and are fully committed to bring Max Run back in 2014 with an amazingly fun and unique experience for kids, families and adults of all ages and running skills.

Be a part of helping make Max Run 2014 by taking our survey. If you ran in last year's race, click here to tell us what you liked, and what you didn't like (we're tough - we can handle the truth!). We need you - our supporters - to help us make Max Run better. And if we can make Max Run a better experience, we can attract more runners, raise more money, and better accomplish our mission of providing kids fighting aggressive cancers, the treatment options that can save or extend their lives. It's that important! Click here to take the survey.

We thank everyone for their understanding and support from prior Max Runs, and look forward to welcoming you to the starting line in 2014! Stay tuned and until then, keep on running and check out the pictures below from past years' runs!