2026 Beneficiaries
Meet Joanna
Joanna is a devoted wife, mother of two teenage boys, and breast cancer survivor from Martha's Vineyard.
Her journey began on Christmas Day 2025 when she learned she had breast cancer. After undergoing breast-conserving surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital in February 2026, Joanna completed 20 rounds of radiation treatment in April. Living on Martha's Vineyard meant daily ferry commutes and long travel days for treatment, creating both physical and financial challenges for her family.
Throughout it all, Joanna found strength in her husband, sons Cameron and Jake, her medical team, and the support of her community. As of June 2026, she is beginning endocrine therapy and remains grateful that her cancer was caught early.
The experience has deepened Joanna's appreciation for family, health, and community. While navigating the emotional and physical challenges of treatment, she remained determined to keep moving forward and is inspired by the many women who have shared their own breast cancer journeys. Looking ahead, Joanna hopes to become involved with organizations that support cancer patients and survivors, giving back to others facing similar challenges.
"I am so grateful that I caught this cancer early. It's a blessing to be alive."
We are honored to recognize Joanna Stanton as a Miles for Moms beneficiary this year and help with the financial burden of breast cancer as she continues to be resilience, courageous, and hopeful.
A NOTE FROM THE PRESIDENT
In September 2020, my mom Rachel was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer for a second time.
As an avid runner, I decided in the days after her diagnosis to start a Miles for Moms fundraiser in the hopes of helping to fund Rachel’s treatments and bring awareness to a disease that affects 1 of every 8 U.S. women. I started out by running one mile for every US$25 raised throughout the month of October, ending with a total of 256 miles trekked and a combined US$7,500 raised for Rachel’s care and breast cancer research.
In October 2021, we successfully launched the global edition of Miles for Moms with over 100 participants! Over the past three years, we collectively have run 1,535 miles and raised US$19,000 for NBCF, Susan G. Komen and our beloved friend, Fredelyn.
A big thank you to everyone who made the past four years a huge success! We can’t wait for you to join us this year at the DCR Great Brook Farm State Park in Carlisle, MA or virtually to DIRECTLY SUPPORT OUR BENEFICIARIES fighting breast cancer.
- Candice Lanzoni, President of Miles for Moms
