2026 NYC United Half Marathon with Team ALS
I’m running the 2026 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon with Team ALS, alongside my amazing friend and coworker, Christine Ciano, to fight ALS and honor those affected by it. We’re running in memory of Bernard Giarraputo, Christine’s father, who tragically lost his battle with ALS.
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.
- 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! Thank you for your support!
Achievements
$2,500 Raised
Raised the amount of money defined for this milestone
I Made a Difference!
I supported this event with a personal donation.
Personal Progress:
of Goal
$2,509
Raised
$2,500.00
Fundraising Honor Roll
Kev
$500
Hayes & Fam
$499
Suzanne Halpern
$250
Anonymous
jab
$150
Rex Delia
$100
Elizabeth Halvey
$100
Anonymous
Stephanie Berry
$100
Riley Shaw
$50
Mackenzie Voke
$50
Richie Manduca
$50
Schuyler Patterson
$50
Eliza Cumella
$50
Robby Strianese
$25
Anonymous
Alex Alley
$25
Dave
$25
Jack D
$25
Tann
$20
Emma
$15
Paw Paw
$15
Brenna Rielly
Joey
Jordyn
$10