Kate's First Half Marathon!
I am super excited to participate in the upcoming New York City 2024 Half Marathon on March 17, 2024. Moreover, I am delighted to run the half in honor of my late father Mike.
My Dad took the path to peace in August 2022 after suffering terribly for several months from ALS complications. As a result of the numerous and lengthy conversations we had before he passed, I made a mental commitment to challenge myself physically in my young age while I am still able as he didn’t have such an option in the last two years of his life. As I contemplated a relocation to NYC and actually made the huge move this past April, I heard and felt him egging me. He had encouraged and supported a move and wanted the best for my future. When the opportunity came to join and run with Team ALS - New York, I knew immediately I had to do it.
My family was blessed with a loyal, strong and supportive community of extended family and friends throughout my Dads illness. Most importantly, my Dad had the best patient advocate in my mom, Peggy. My Dad wouldn't have lived the last few years of his life after falling sick during peak COVID of April 2020 without my Mom’s loving care and all her tireless efforts. Many families are not as privileged as the Moretti's. I want to run with Team ALS and fundraise for this amazing charity in an effort to find a cure. I don’t want any other Dads or families to suffer.
I appreciate any and all donations to my page. I know my Dad will be by my side throughout the 13.1 miles. He will also be with me in spirit when I enjoy a brew with my friends and family to celebrate St Patty's day (because that’s what he would do) after the run. Mike's favorite saying will get me across the finish line: "no tears, just beers"!
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