Inspired by those fighting cancer, Rusty Bishop has stepped up to become a leader in Iowa. Not only did he donate his own bone marrow to give recipient, Trinity, a second chance, but he also encourages people to register with the National Marrow Donor Program and runs races all over the world to help raise funds for charities.

Athletic Accomplishments
- Ran the Marathon de Sables, a 150-mile
  footrace across the Sahara Desert in 7 days
- Ran the Solo Run Across Iowa, 374 miles
  in 9.5 days
- Ran the Atacama Crossing, a 150-mile footrace
  across the Atacama Desert in 7 days in honor
  of Trinity, his bone marrow recipient

Charitable Endeavors
- Member of the Iowa Marrow Donor Program
- Supports the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
  through fundraising and running

Goals
- To raise money and awareness for the Iowa
  Marrow Donor Program
- To add people to the National Marrow Donor
  Program registry, an international program.