Running for a Cure: The Trey Foote Foundation’s Hood to Coast Team

Every step, every mile, every relay exchange—it’s all for a purpose. The Trey Foote Foundation is proud to sponsor a team in the legendary Hood to Coast Relay, a race that spans nearly 200 miles from the majestic Mount Hood to the scenic shores of Seaside, Oregon. Known as the “Mother of All Relays,” Hood to Coast is more than just a race—it’s a test of endurance, teamwork, and the power of community.

But for us, this race is about more than crossing the finish line. It’s about fighting osteosarcoma, a rare and aggressive form of bone cancer that affects children and young adults. The Trey Foote Foundation was founded in honor of Trey Foote, a courageous young man who battled osteosarcoma with unwavering strength. His legacy fuels our mission: to advance pediatric cancer research, raise awareness, and ultimately find a cure.

Why We Run

Osteosarcoma is a relentless disease, and research funding is scarce. With approximately 450 children and teens diagnosed annually, the fight against this cancer demands private funding and dedicated scientific efforts. The Trey Foote Foundation is committed to supporting groundbreaking research that explores new treatment strategies called Functional Precision Medicine (FPM). The process involves testing 100s of FDA-approved drugs against the patient’s biopsy to decide which ones are most effective against the individual patient. The process was invented by Dr. Diana Azzam. Here is a video from Good Morning America on the process.

If you are supporting a racer please put the racer’s name in the donation comments. The goal is for each racer to raise $1000 each. The runner who raises the most money will receive a special prize from the Foote’s.

2025 Roster:

Van 1:                                                Van 2:

  1. Jim Foote                                7. Mark Duke
  2. Trevor Foote                          8. Danny Hart
  3. Rebecca Scott                        9. Phil Olsen
  4. Micah Bilton-Smith             10. Aaron Richter
  5. Lucas Musibay                     11. Chris Simmons
  6. TBD                                        12. Phil McLeod

For Trey. For Hope. For a Cure.

By running Hood to Coast, we are not just racing—we are raising hope. Every donation, every cheer, and every runner’s stride brings us closer to a future where osteosarcoma is no longer a life-threatening diagnosis.

Donate today to fund life-saving osteosarcoma research. The Trey Foote Foundation is a 501C3, and all donations are tax-deductible. Tax ID 20-8365059