Smercak has been looking forward and planning for this event ever since she began her battle against leukemia at age 5.
Now 16, Smercak will be the keynote speaker at the inspiration dinner the evening before the race. She also has the honor of being appointed the race starter.
To learn more about Smercak's story and her team, visit http://pages.teamintraining.org/wch/nikesf14/KatiesCrew.
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