2025 TCS New York City Marathon

Make A Difference with Your Miles!

Distance for Dawn

I am running the marathon in honor of my Aunt Dawn and to raise funds to help others dealing with ovarian cancer. 

My Aunt Dawn had a huge personality. She took me and my sister to our first concert (The Jonas Brothers) and to see Wicked, she was always down to dance at a wedding, and she insisted on introducing me to "chocolate cake shots" after my 21st birthday.  I have fond memories of doing crafts together, talking about theater, and watching Brandy in Cinderella when I was little, agreeing that a little blue eyeshadow goes a long way. 

Aunt Dawn was diagnosed with ovarian cancer when she was just 51. After years of treatment and clinical trials, driving up and down California countless times, she passed away when she was only 55, survived her husband and son, her parents and siblings. 

Though I have dear memories with her from my childhood and early adulthood, she is someone I wish I could have had the chance to know as a full adult. I think I would have understood her sense of humor more, and I know we would have had the best time at my favorite neighborhood dive bars. 

This year, I registered for the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon because I want to raise awareness and funding for National Ovarian Cancer Coalition. Funds raised during my marathon journey will help improve the lives of women, families and communities touched by ovarian cancer and I need your help. Dollars raised for the NOCC support national programs and local market initiatives to heighten awareness of the subtle signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer, assist newly-diagnosed patients throughout the country, provide ongoing support to caregivers, and advocate for the advancement of ovarian cancer research. 

Please consider making a tax-deductible donation today in support of my fundraising efforts. Thank you so much!