I started running races about 10 years ago and have completed many half marathons since then. It’s always been a goal of mine to run the NYC marathon and I can’t think of a better opportunity to run it than to do it to raise money for FD - an organization near and dear to me. My cousin Sam - who is more like a sister - was born with FD. Her unflappable optimism and resilience is an inspiration I hope to channel into 26.2 miles and many more dollars to help fund the invaluable research that can improve the lives of people like Sam. The ability to run even a single mile is a great privilege I was born with and one I never take for granted. I'm aiming to raise $500 for every one of those miles and hope you'll join me in raising awareness and hope for incredible humans like my cousin, Sam.