For those that do not know the heart and will of Briana Boehmer, Co-Founder and COO of Goodie Bag, this story will choke you up. If you know her Briana is a rare individual with athleticism, business savviness, a deep connection to a great good and a zest for life. It is this is the passion, determination and love that has helped small businesses in cities throughout the country, including Charleston, SC reduce waste and nurture community relationships. This story goes deeper exposing a truly loving relationship between daughter and father.
Briana’s story of overcoming adversity and the impactful goal to compete and complete the New York City Marathon on 2025
My dad has cancer, and I need your support. That’s the most important thing I’ll say here.
But for those who know me—personally or professionally—you know I’ve built my life and career around helping others live healthier, more intentional lives. Whether through endurance sport, impact-focused startups, or my current work at Goodie Bag, my path has always been rooted in doing work that matters. Right now, one of those things is this.
When I was 19 months old, my mom was killed. I don’t remember her.
All I’ve ever known is my dad.
Last year, I was invited to run in the elite field of the NYC Marathon—something I’d quietly worked toward for decades. But two days before the race, I got sick and had to pull out at mile 4. At the same time, my dad had just been diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia.
Since then, I’ve stepped into the role of caregiver. And like many things in life, it has been both heartbreaking and clarifying.
I’m fundraising for The Brave Like Gabe Foundation, a foundation that supports rare cancer research and honors the resilience it takes to keep going—on the track, in the clinic, and in life.
Gabriele Grunewald, a professional runner and rare cancer advocate, founded the Brave Like Gabe Foundation to inspire people to share stories of being brave through their own struggles while also helping to find better and more effective treatments for rare cancer.
My goal is to raise $15,000. I’ve kicked it off with a symbolic gift of $26.20, and for every donation of $50 or more, I’ll be sending a health-focused gift from a woman-led small business I believe in deeply: Raw Bites by Risa.
The truth is: cancer is everywhere right now. Two friends I care about have lost loved ones in just the past two weeks. This disease is not rare in reach—it’s growing, and the need for better research and support is urgent.
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