I am excited to announce that I have been selected to run my FIRST EVER marathon with Tackle Kids Cancer in the TCS New York City Marathon!

Growing up, I was an athlete – after college, I realized I missed the atmosphere of competing and being active, especially in a team setting. Over the last few years, I began running on my own as a hobby. Since then, I have run races anywhere from 5k’s to half marathons. My next accomplishment is a full marathon!

Running with Tackle Kids Cancer gives me a purpose to accomplish this goal while supporting a great cause. It will help me persevere during tough training days and fuel my motivation in completing this accomplishment.

All money raised will benefit the Children’s Cancer Institute at Hackensack Merdian Health. Pediatric cancer is the #1 leading cause of death in children and only 4% of cancer research dollars are allocated to pediatric cancer.

I believe that with your help, we can continue to make a difference in children’s lives and continue to make advancements in treatments, research and support services for children with pediatric cancer.

Raising money to find a cure is a marathon – not a sprint!  We have a long way to go and I appreciate your support, whether it’s $10, $50 or just sharing with someone who may want to help -- every bit matters.

Thank you for supporting my run!  Together we can make a bigger impact in this fight against pediatric cancer. Remember…together WE CAN Tackle Kids Cancer!