Running for Dreams
There are seemingly unlimited resources for cancer treatment, research, and patient services. Running for Dreams is here to help kids who have lost a parent to cancer, to help kids with the things they want but maybe aren’t asking for.
Meet Phil de Gruy
Through an incredible journey from surgery and chemotherapy to endurance training and ultramarathons, Phil found a lifestyle change and a new purpose. After defeating cancer two times and realizing how blessed his family was, he decided there weren’t enough resources to help the kids who have lost a parent to cancer. Running for Dreams is here to change that.
Upcoming Events
Stage IV to 140.6 | Cajun Man Sprint Triathlon
September 6, 2026
The Road to IRONMAN Starts Here
The CajunMan Triathlon marks Phil’s first official step on the road to completing a full IRONMAN in 2027. It’s the beginning of a year-long journey of training, racing and pushing his limits—all while continuing to raise awareness for Running for Dreams.
Run for a Reason | Ultra-Trail Harricana
September 11, 2026 – September 13, 2026
Back for Another Challenge
Returning Running for Dreams Ambassador Nicky Sciambra is taking on the Ultra-Trail Harricana in Canada! Nicky will once again put his miles behind our mission, taking on an incredible endurance challenge while raising awareness and support for children who have lost a parent to cancer.
Stage IV to 140.6 | River Roux Olympic Triathlon
October 10, 2026
The Road to IRONMAN Texas Continues
Phil takes the next step toward IRONMAN Texas at the River Roux Olympic Triathlon in New Roads, Louisiana. With another chance to build endurance and gain race experience across the swim, bike and run, River Roux is the next milestone on his journey to the starting line in Texas.
Latest posts
Hard Runs in High Places: A Runner’s Journey West
Written by Samuel Hunter, 2024Samuel is Running for Dreams’ newest Ambassador, and is running the Louisiana Marathon in January 2025 to raise money for the cause. He took a trip this past summer and we asked him beforehand to write about his experience. This is his story. Let me begin by saying that I do…
Cheer On!
“Just over two years ago my husband Brock was diagnosed with Stage II Pancreatic Cancer. We had such hope at that point, being only Stage II it should be fine!” That’s how Bridgette started her story. I get it, you sit down and have The Talk, “We found a mass…” and you start making the…
