Bethann Telford

About Bethann Telford

BethAnn Telford was born in the summer of 1969, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and, since a young age, participated in many types of sports and athletic activities, from organized soccer, softball, and field hockey, to running, mountain biking, and skiing. A lifetime of activities and pushing physical and mental boundaries prepared her for her most difficult challenge. In 2004, while running the Marine Corps Marathon, she felt a “pop” in her head around mile marker nineteen and over the next couple of months started to experience problems with her balance and unclear thoughts. After several weeks of tests in the early winter of 2005, she learned she had brain cancer and that her life would forever be changed. In April of 2005, she had her first brain surgery and had to learn to walk, talk, and move all over again. As her rehabilitation began, she was determined to run again. Six weeks later she ran her first 5K race and trained throughout the summer to run and finish the Marine Corps Marathon. Stopping at mile marker nineteen to say reflect on her journey and to silently thank her doctors, family and friends that have supported her during her struggles. Since then, BethAnn has undergone a second brain surgery, a nuerostimulator implant and bladder augmentation surgery for issues related to her brain cancer. Through it all, Beth has competed and finished Boston Marathons (five (5) times), Marine Corp Marathons (thirteen (13) times), the Lake Placid Ironman (twice (2)), and the Kona Ironman World Championships (in 2012). She is currently training for an epic adventure in January 2017, the World Marathon Challenge, which consists of running 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days.

Experience

1. Special Events Coordinator

   Us Government

   May 2004 — Present · Washington, DC, US

Skills

• Microsoft Office
• Marketing
• Event Planning
• Customer Service
• Management
• Public Speaking
• Leadership