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Auburn Today
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Auburn Dad Runs 240 Miles to Honor Late Son
Matt Meo's trek from Placer County to Point Reyes aims to raise $40,000 for cancer research and support families.
Published on Feb. 26, 2026
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An Auburn father who lost his 10-year-old son Landon to childhood cancer in 2022 has embarked on a 240-mile run along the California coast to honor his son's memory and raise funds for cancer research and support. Matt Meo's 4-day "Auburn Pacific 240" journey will pass through Placer County and end in Point Reyes, with $30,000 of the $40,000 fundraising goal going directly to three families affected by cancer and the remaining $10,000 supporting cancer research.
Why it matters
Meo's personal tragedy has inspired him to raise awareness and support for other families facing the devastating impact of childhood cancer. His run represents a powerful way to process grief, honor his son's memory, and make a tangible difference in the lives of those going through similar ordeals.
The details
Meo, who took up running as a way to cope with the loss of his son, explained that Landon will be with him in spirit throughout the 240-mile trek. He plans to donate $10,000 each to three families affected by cancer and use the remaining $10,000 for cancer research. Meo's journey has inspired other families, like that of Lorina Tamariz whose son also has cancer, to connect and support one another.
- Meo set out on his 240-mile run on Wednesday, February 26, 2026.
- Meo expects to arrive in Point Reyes on Sunday, March 2, 2026.
The players
Matt Meo
An Auburn father who lost his 10-year-old son Landon to childhood cancer in 2022 and is now running 240 miles along the California coast to honor his son's memory and raise funds for cancer research and support.
Landon Meo
Matt Meo's 10-year-old son who passed away from childhood cancer in 2022, and whom Meo is honoring through his 240-mile run.
Lorina Tamariz
A mother whose son also has cancer and who has connected with Meo and other families affected by childhood cancer through this journey.
What they’re saying
“Thankfully we have all these amazing cancer families who have gone through similar things. We instantly connect and the kids instantly connect because they are going through it too.”
— Lorina Tamariz, Mother of child with cancer
“The further I go, the more I feel him. I just kinda let it happen naturally… it's super powerful because it's leaning on the strength that he showed me… he showed me how to live life the right way and I'm just trying to emulate that.”
— Matt Meo
What’s next
Meo expects to arrive in Point Reyes on Sunday, March 2, 2026, completing his 240-mile trek.
The takeaway
Meo's personal tragedy has inspired him to turn his grief into action, raising awareness and funds to support other families affected by childhood cancer. His 240-mile run represents a powerful way to honor his son's memory and make a tangible difference in the lives of those going through similar ordeals.
