Team Hilly

NYC Marathon

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

$500

Shane Clifford

$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

$200

Tim Dion

$200

Tommy O’connor

$200

Oli Chase

$200

Timothy Dion

$200

Ty Hranicka

$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 !

$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 🙏

$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

$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

$40

John Abernathy

See you out there

$40

Robyn Oakley

What an incredible goal, Andy! Good luck!

$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

$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!

$25

Eddie Marantz

$25

Jane Widder

Good luck Matt!

$25

Liam Mcknight

$25

Liam Mcknight

$25

Alexa Callahan

$20

Margaret Porta

Go get em Matt!!!

$20

Karsten Kleyensteuber

$20

Kyle Spencer

Yo got this Dre!

$20

Anthony Marone

$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.