Did you know that the Lifetime Network has discovered Fortuna? Thanks to cancer survivor, Trina Pockett, producers will be around town filming her and her efforts at training for a 1/2 marathon she'll run later this year in San Diego. Expect to see the producers at least once a month (until June) while they follow Trina around, detailing her story as well as her courageous spirit in tackling such an adventure.

Trina is one of four finalists picked to participate in this competition of women who have beaten the odds that life has thrown at them. No matter what, she's bound to win. Whether it be from completing her first 1/2 marathon or the beating out the other three contestants - she just can't lose. Trina has shown that she has the spirit of a true champion.

Nine years ago, Trina was diagnosed with cancer when she was pregnant with her daughter, Kate. She actually went through four rounds of chemotherapy before having her adorable little girl. She was given a clean bill of health in 2001 and has been living life to it's fullest ever since. Here's a link to her blog, should you like to get more information about Trina and her story. And just to mention the small world aspect to all of this; I actually went to high school with Trina (even though I'm a tad bit older but not necessarily wiser!) and our daughters are in the same class. You can't beat that hometown link.

Trina will be running for the Team in Training with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. She has to raise $2,900.00 to pay for the run and is holding a fundraiser this weekend called "The Family Fun Walk 'n' Run." The event will be at Rohner Park, this Sunday, at 10:00 AM. The cost is $5.00 per walker or $10.00 a family. It's a two mile event and all the money will go towards her fundraising goal. The first fifty participants will receive a free shirt.

Another cool part? Lifetime will be filming the event and it will later be broadcasted on their site.

Again, if you'd like to follow Trina's inspirational journey, you can follow her here. Her link is under the Clean Start Challenge. Should you care to donate or help out with Trina and her journey, you can donate here.