On Wednesday morning, a Go Fund Me page was created to help raise money for medical expenses for Luke Puskedra’s seven-month-old daughter Penelope. She was recently diagnosed with Neuroblastoma, a cancer found in the adrenal glands. 

The news was initially shared by Olympic Marathon Trials qualifier Craig Leon on his Twitter profile, who linked to the fundraiser page created by family friend Dana Tucker Reber. As of Thursday 2:00 p.m. CT, a day after the page was created, $42,926 has been raised by family, friends and members of the running community with the hope of assisting the Puskedra family in this difficult time. 

An update was added to the page 15 hours ago that reads,  “Penelope’s Neuroblastoma N-Myc is not amplified. This means that it is the lower risk Neuroblastoma that WILL respond to chemo therapy compared to the Neuroblastoma that is amplified and does not respond to treatment.”

If you feel inclined, please visit the Go Fund Me page to donate to Penelope’s medical fund. 

An overhelming amount of support was shown in the fundraising efforts as well as social media channels by runners of all levels and affiliations. Here are just a few of the individuals who expressed support for the Puskedra family.

#LA2016 4th place finisher @lukepuskedra needs your help. His 7mo old daughter was diagnosed with Nueroblastoma: https://t.co/SMegw18Y3s

— Craig Leon (@cleonrun) February 24, 2016

@lukepuskedra is one of the best guys I know. Please help him & his family during this time of need & donate here:https://t.co/Pqj8DUacaU

— Matthew Centrowitz (@MattCentrowitz) February 24, 2016

Please keep our friend @lukepuskedra daughter in your prayers and consider donating here. https://t.co/NDklzaq4V8

— Dathan Ritzenhein (@djritzenhein) February 24, 2016

A fellow @Univ_Of_Oregon @GoDucks and friend of ours is on a tough stretch in the marathon of life. #Penelopetough https://t.co/oFws97bkHg

— Eaton (@WeAreEaton) February 24, 2016

.@lukepuskedra is one of the bravest & brightest stars out there. Please support his baby Penelope's medical fund:https://t.co/znJvyifAd5

— Alexi Pappas (@AlexiPappas) February 24, 2016

.@lukepuskedra has a 7mo old daughter that needs your help. Here's how you can - https://t.co/yPyKdt2meE pic.twitter.com/wNOUr3Yf6S

— TrackTown USA (@GoTrackTownUSA) February 24, 2016

We will be auctioning off some OTC race uniforms later today w/the proceeds going to the Puskedra family. Stay tuned pic.twitter.com/U0MXkqVbkh

— Oregon TC Elite (@OregonTCElite) February 25, 2016

Please consider supporting @lukepuskedra and family! https://t.co/kldiJ8HWaL

— C Tolle Run (@CTolleRun) February 25, 2016

A burden no parent should have to shoulder alone, sending thoughts and prayers @lukepuskedra https://t.co/3WlyzhYz0I pic.twitter.com/VOHadFmmIe

— Casimir Loxsom (@cazzylox) February 25, 2016

Everyone, please check this out! A duck family member @lukepuskedra needs our help&support https://t.co/PR4Blytdw9!!!

— Annie Leblanc (@AnnieTheWhite) February 25, 2016

I love @lukepuskedra and his family so much. please do anything you can to help make a difference.https://t.co/FyD26ZIld3

— Parker Stinson (@parkerstinson) February 25, 2016

.@lukepuskedra's daughter has been diagnosed w/Neuroblastoma. You can help! Contribute here https://t.co/nXlMThZpeJ pic.twitter.com/2Z5GZ3dIPH

— David Monti (@d9monti) February 25, 2016

The running community has proved it is a tight knit supportive group let's do it again. A little from many can... https://t.co/uWMi4J80Pl

— Amy Yoder Begley (@yoderbegley) February 25, 2016

A positive update regarding @lukepuskedra and his daughter. pic.twitter.com/4XxCR473Qn

— Chris Chavez (@ChrisChavez) February 25, 2016