Kevin Coyle hosted the A Hike for Jill. A Hike for a Cure. fundraising event on Sept. 10, 2022. The event is the fourth hike that Kevin has organized to raise funds for the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation (CCF) in memory of his wife, Jill Coyle. After “fighting the good fight” for 17 months, Jill passed away in October of 2018 at the age of 51.
Kevin and Jill enjoyed hiking together. Kevin decided a yearly hike would be a great way to honor Jill and raise funds to advance research and advocacy efforts to help others cope with cholangiocarcinoma.
“I figured the best way I could honor Jill’s life, and keep her legacy alive in myself, her family, and all who knew her, is to support an organization that is dedicated to helping fund research, clinical trials, and support patients” Kevin explained. “At the time, treatment options did not save Jill’s life, but new treatments may save someone else’s in the future.”
Kevin is dedicated to organizing and completing 10 hikes of the 10 highest peaks in 10 years. This year, A Hike for Jill. A Hike for a Cure. occurred at Mt. Jefferson in New Hampshire. Participants created beautiful memories and raised $4,237 for CCF. Next year’s hike is taking place at Mt. Monroe!
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