We're fundraising for Chris Hilburn
Our team is running the 2026 New York City Marathon for the Alzheimer's Association, and we wanted to share a little bit about why.
A few years ago, the father of three of our teammates was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's at the age of 58. He was a gifted college athlete who raised three sons who all went on to become Division 1 athletes. He is the kind of man who led by example his entire life, and watching this disease slowly chip away at his everyday life has been something his family has carried quietly for a long time.
Last year, his sons ran the marathon for the first time in his honor. What started as a way to do something meaningful for him became something much bigger. Connecting with the Alzheimer's Association, meeting other families going through the same thing, and raising money toward research and support reminded all of us that no one should have to face this alone.
Race day last year said it all. He stood on the course and watched his three boys run through New York City with his name across their chests. Thousands of people cheered for him without knowing a thing about him. For those of us who do know him, it was a day none of us will forget.
This year we come back as a fuller team, more motivated than ever. We are running to honor him, to support the countless other families living with this disease, and to raise as much money as we possibly can for the research that could one day change everything.
If you feel moved to support us, please consider donating. It means more than you know. Thank you for being part of this with us.
Thank you to our Donors
$1.5k
Azelby Family
$1,000
West Chester Lacrosse Association
$600
Emory Hilburn
So so so proud of you, always
$500
Shane Clifford
$500
Bob Kiel
$500
Lisa Hilburn
$500
Lisa Hilburn
$500
Lisa Hilburn
$350
Suplee Family
Proud of you boys. Keep being great. HILLY TO THE MOON
$333
Bob Poole
Good luck Hilburn brothers. I’d love to know the finish order of the brothers.
$250
Ryan Hilburn
$250
Matt Hilburn
$250
Max Mccool
Good luck Matt. Great cause - I will be out there to support live when the time comes
$250
Connor Keating
Love it!
$250
Merrill Family
$250
Matthew Hilburn
$250
Mom And Dad
Such a great tribute to a nice man who’s been so good to you over the years!! good luck with your race!! You got this!!
$250
Chris Conway
$250
Bill Bohnsack
$250
Charlie Hannigan
Good luck Doctor!
$250
Christian Trahan
$250
Jack Ford
$250
The Selfs
$250
Haley Mcnamara
Go Sparky go!!! Hope you crush the marathon again! Love to see you guys supporting your dad’s fight! Miss you, sending all my best!!
$250
Stephen Satterthwaite
Run
$200
Tim Dion
$200
Tommy O’connor
$200
Oli Chase
$200
Timothy Dion
$200
Ty Hranicka
$200
. Schwab Charitable- Daf Giving 360
$200
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Haul ass
$150
Andrew Johnson
$150
John Chiarolanzio
$150
Trager Family
What an amazing way to honor your father. Can't wait to cheer you on!!
$150
Jason Fox
$150
Jenny Feeney
$150
Kurt Wehr
Run for j sway
$150
Thomas Amato
$150
The Duffys
So excited for you to experience this, and all for a great cause !
$150
Steve And Aleia
$150
Craig Zebrowski
$120
Carissa Jordan
$120
Jenith Jacob
$120
Mary Stella
Your father was a childhood friend and all around great guy! Thank you for doing this for him and all who suffer from this devastating disease. God bless!
$120
Steve Geiger
All the best to you Ryan Love your Dad and pray for him often! God Bless 🙏
$110
Michael Silipo
Stay hard!
$100
Andre Quintiliani
$100
Matt Garber
$100
Zach Forman And Family
$100
Mark Mehok
Way to go Matt!
$100
John Byrnes
$100
Johnny Mehok
$100
Mitch Hyneman
$100
Phil Wies
$100
Nolan Soulas
$100
Audrey & Tommy Seifert
$100
Steve Hirschmann
The best of luck on the run..Will be pulling for you and your brothers. Best to your Dad. Hirsch
$100
Greg Pelton
Team Hilly!
$100
Brinton Valis
$100
Vincent Travaglini
$100
Jim Sincavage
$100
Eric Macdougall
Great job!
$100
Jj Foley
$100
Anthony D'andreti
$100
Matt Barrett
Think of you and the brothers, and give my love to the big man!
$100
Tom Sweeney
Best of luck Hil!
$100
Tom Sweeney
Good luck Dre !!
$100
Mallory Costello
$100
Mike Sassano
All the best to you and your boys! Great work men.
$100
George Nassib
$100
Karin Le
Way to go Matt!
$100
Anonymous
$100
Will Kennedy
$100
Millsy
You’re the Man!!
$100
Baily Deeter
$100
Stephen Salle
$100
Sean Abbott
$100
Faith Mitchell-collins
$100
John Byrnes
$100
Aidan Quintiliani
$100
Bobby Fish
$100
Anonymous
Best of luck my friend!
$100
Lucy Johnson
$100
Connor Chavez
Good luck!
$100
Bianca Straub
$100
Dave & Sue Oakley
$100
Lori And Joe
Congratulations you got this!!!
$100
M Sel
$100
Carroll Family
Good luck!
$100
Mike, Jayne, Duke, And Nora
$100
Anonymous
$100
Jake Callahan
$100
Duke And Anne Callahan
$100
Hans Coetzee
$100
Alexis Aronson
$100
Molly Bugos
Legggoooo
$100
Mclean Family
Way to go Andre!!
$100
Josh Drazen
$100
James Leder
$100
Georgia Sege
$100
Lauren Kaye
go Matt go!!
$100
Anonymous
Good luck team Hilburn!! Matt, don’t go for the 2nd breakfast burrito, bad idea…
$100
Sarah Gustafson
$100
Mina Raskin
You boys are the best. I am so proud of you. Best luck on the run. Love ya!
$100
Sara
Run like the wind!
$100
Joe Gormley
$100
Conor & Kelsey Okmin
$100
Eric Okmin
Love all you boys! So stoked for you to get out there together for your dad. All the love to the whole family.
$100
Kevin And Samantha Rogers
$100
The Spielmakers
$100
Marge&ant
LFG!!!!!!!!!!!!
$100
Julia Herring
$100
Farkos Fam
Go Chris go!!!!!
$100
Aj Fantazzia
$100
Rich Power
$100
Matt Robinson
$100
Chloe Simon
Star!!!!!
$100
Nikki, Andrew And Ella
Can’t wait to cheer you on!!!!!
$100
Cole Okmin
$100
Haley Erskine
$100
Jett Dziama
LFG
$100
Evan Grogan
So proud of you and Matt’s family!! You’ve got this girl!!
$100
Greg Wozniak
$100
Hannah Burke
Run super fast Spark!!!! Love you dude!
$100
Eamon Hunter
Keep crushing it Spark!!
$100
Bridger, Georgie And Sutton Beall
We love you, Uncle Spark!!!
$100
Matt And Tara Olley
Let’s beat this thing! Hope you guys CRUSH the race!
$100
Anna Walsh
Proud of you Ryan! You’re going to crush it.
$100
Bob Mauck And Kelley Mauck
$100
Randi And Scott Penfil
What a wonderful way to honor your father!
$100
Susannah Boyar
$100
Chad Rafferty
$100
Tyler Ross
$80
Ronan Farrell
$75
Marie Callahan
Andy we are so proud of you! Congratulations on your first marathon and what an amazing cause! Keep doing GREAT things!
$60
Liam Timmins
$60
Anonymous
$60
Anthony J. Stella
The Stella's of Palomino Farms is supporting you!
$60
Addyson Reimer
As someone who has been directly impacted by Alzheimer’s I’m donating in honor of my papa! You’re not alone, and I’m wishing your dad the best!!!!
$60
Anonymous
$60
Henry Stites
You're gonna need those 6.5 foot chains, Rog
$50
Andrew Martin
Go get 'em Hilly!
$50
Jack Traynor
Inspiring! Beasts!
$50
Joey Carlini
LFG BOYS
$50
Nick Li
$50
Zach Brooks
$50
Richard Mingey
$50
Sam Montgomery
$50
Shane Burke
$50
Alex Corialos
$50
Duna Ramos
$50
Dylan Alderman
$50
Matt Mcmahon
$50
Matthew Campbell
$50
Michael Mooney
$50
Cam Connolly
$50
Donny Gayhardt
$50
Jason Kelly
$50
Anonymous
$50
John Martin
$50
Emily Newhall
$50
John Kozinski
$50
Dan Dunbar
All the best Andre!
$50
Annie
Good luck Hilburn brothers!
$50
Jenny
Round 2! So impressed! You’re going to crush it!!
$50
Peter Chabot
Let’s do this thing.
$50
Andrew Dorman
$50
Christa Randazzo
Let’s go Matt! 👏🏼
$50
Danny
$50
Mike Buck
$50
Jack Mccooey
Go fast brotha
$50
Corey Katzmann
Run Forest Run
$50
Lynsey Hiro
Good Luck!
$50
Madi, Cade, Jamison & Vivian Callahan
$50
Tom F
Good luck Andrew
$50
Frank Benton
Good luck for a good cause!
$50
John & Erica
$50
Jennifer Mccullough
Good Luck Andy!!
$50
Charlotte, Logan And Baby Pollock #3
$50
Becca & Brad
$50
Cara, Gab And Ollie
$50
Danielle Pratico
Best of luck Andy!!
$50
Chris Wellock
Go America. Roll cards. Go birds.
$50
Gina & Andrew
Good luck - happy to support the journey and cause!
$50
Andy Schram
$50
Aliza Mehlman
$50
Brendan Caltavuturo
$50
Ryan
$50
Brittany & James
$50
Jack Mulcahy
$50
Hannah Cotel-altman
Go team hilly!!
$50
Jackson Rich
$50
Riley Kokoruda
$50
Alex
Let's go Team Hilly!!!
$50
Anna Matzinger
$50
Zach Penfil
$50
Drew Murray
$50
Timmy Ley
Love you
$50
Tobey Tick
$50
Ak Grosse
💜
$50
Sarah Kern
$50
Sammy London
$50
Brendan Embon
$50
Allison Hanlon
$50
Allana Alcorn
$50
Anna Gillin
$50
Grace Alfieri
go Andy!!!
$50
Will Murphy
$50
Molly Savage
$50
Rachel Laravie
Cheering for you and your family! <3
$50
Patrick Finley
Let’s go team hilly!
$50
Nicole Foringer
I’ll be cheering from SF!!
$50
Kristyn & Sam M
$50
Monty
LETS GOO
$40
John Abernathy
See you out there
$40
Robyn Oakley
What an incredible goal, Andy! Good luck!
$40
Brooke Mccullough
RUNNNN!!!
$35
Anna Trimble
Thinking of you! Good luck with the run!
$35
Connor Mcdonough
$30
Kathleen Fisher
Run Andy Run!!!!
$30
The Feurys
$30
Graham Kalan
$30
Emily Okmin Johnston
Go Uncle Sparky!!
$26
Jake & Paget
Proud of you Ryan! Kick ass!
$26
Taylor Leggett
I have family members with Alzheimer’s as well. Good luck on the fundraising and the race!
$26
Alex Hughes
Zooooom
$26
Jack Shire
$26
Rach, Michael, & Ollie
Go coop!! So cool you're running it!
$26
L Macneal
$26
Christine Dorrin
Great cause. Marie keeping us informed. You got this Andy!
$26
Cuz Nikki
$26
Zaira Martinez
Go Andy!
$26
Jamie Hamilton
$26
Zachary Harris
$26
Shannon Stribling
$26
Daniel Hamburger
$26
John Powers
$26
Eduardo Guerrero
Happy running!
$26
Fletcher Kaplan-james
$26
Anonymous
$26
Davis Cronin
$26
David Turner
$26
Lily Smith
$26
Kyle
$26
Devon Callaro
Back and better than ever! You guys are doing it for such a great cause - proud of you!
$26
Alli Schultz
Get it gurl!!!
$26
Anna Higgins
$26
Meg Burke
Good luck Mik!!!
$26
Paul Cotnam
$26
Chris Austin
Love you guys!! ♥️🙏🏽
$26
Bria
You got this ! (:
$25
Eddie Marantz
$25
Jane Widder
Good luck Matt!
$25
Liam Mcknight
$25
Liam Mcknight
$25
Alexa Callahan
$25
John Powers
$25
Ashley Buck
Go Miki and Matt!!
$25
Anonymous
$25
Sagmoe
Go Mikayla! ❤️
$25
Sophie
$20
Margaret Porta
Go get em Matt!!!
$20
Karsten Kleyensteuber
$20
Kyle Spencer
Yo got this Dre!
$20
Anthony Marone
$20
Mariona Segales
$20
Marli Rajacich
$20
Ella Trager
Sending all the love
$15
Anonymous
I don’t know you but your story touched my feed and I’m really sorry to hear about what your family is going through. Best of luck to you this fall - train hard and run well. Best wishes and a comfortable journey ahead to your father.
$15
Alex Hark
$5
Kaitlin Sumler
$5
