I am running with Team ALS to support those affected by ALS, spread awareness of our cause, and fight for a cure. By partnering with ALS United Greater New York, all the funds I raise will go toward where it's needed most: vital research, community support, and patient services.

This marathon and raising money for ALS research is important to me as it sadly hits closer to home. As some of you may know, my big brother Dan was diagnosed with this devastating disease in February 2024. He is young, has a beautiful family who live in NYC and is loved by so many. It has crushed our family. This is disease is heartbreaking to say the least. It's a nasty disease, it's ugly and angering. It is horrible watching anyone go through this, let alone my brother who the kindest and calmest person you'd ever meet. 

I have always enjoyed running and participating in the NYC Marathon has always been a dream of mine. The NYC marathon runs right past Dan's house and he always thought it would be fun for me to run it. However, time went on and I never got to run it. Once he was diagnosed I felt that I needed to do something more to help and to raise money to do anything I can to fight this disease. So, I figured I would complete a dream of mine and make it come true. I am doing this for Dan and all others affected. I am ready to kick ALS's butt again.

This will be my third race in NYC while running for TEAM ALS. I ran the full marathon in November of 2024, the half marathon in March of 2025 and now this marathon in 2025. The last two races, I was in the top 3 for fund raising and I am hopeful to help even more this year.  If you would so graciously support me during this marathon, all those affected and most importantly my brother, it would mean the world to me. Please remember that any little bit helps.   

FACTS AND INFORMATION on ALS: 

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), often referred to as "Lou Gehrig's Disease," is a progressive disease of the nervous system that affects cells in the brain and spinal cord. Presently, there is no known cure for ALS.

• Every ninety minutes, someone is diagnosed with the disease, and someone passes away from it.
• 90% of ALS cases occur without any known family history or genetic cause. The remaining 10% of ALS cases are inherited through a mutated gene with a known connection to the disease.
• 55 is the average age of onset with most people who develop ALS between the ages of 40 and 70. However, cases of the disease do occur in people in their twenties and thirties.
• ALS is 20% more common in men than women. However, with increasing age, the incidence of ALS is more equal between men and women.
• Military veterans are twice as likely to be diagnosed with the disease than the general public for yet unknown reasons.

I joined Team ALS to push my physical limits for those who can't anymore. I want to bring hope, raise awareness and make an impact - and you can help me! Please donate, because -

Together, We End ALS!