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
Phil Phest 5k 2026
March 28, 2026
The 4th Annual Phil Phest 5k will take place on March 28, 2026 at Colonial Country Club in Harahan, starting at 6pm.
All proceeds from the race go towards helping children who’ve lost their parent(s) to cancer.
Your registration includes a chip-timed race, numbered bib, custom unisex event t-shirt, free food, drinks and live music!
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
