Third Time's a Charm
In 2024, I ran my first marathon for the Alzheimer’s Association in New York City. Running through the five boroughs for a cause so close to my heart was hands down the best day of my life. So much so that the day after the race, I signed up to run the 2025 Chicago Marathon with Alzheimer's Association. The diagnosis of Alzheimer’s not only affects the patient, but it also affects their children, spouse, friends, and family so much more. That is why I am both honored and thrilled to be running the 2026 NYC Marathon with the Alzheimer's Association!
When I was in elementary school, my grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease. Stealing her life out from under her, I watched this disease slowly strip the best parts away from one of the strongest women I've ever met. With young eyes, I watched my mom relentlessly give everything she could to make my grandmother's final years the best they could be. But Alzheimer's has no remorse. Nobody is ever ready to watch their loved ones deteriorate, forgetting the faces of their family members whom they spent most of their lives providing for. I am running the 2026 NYC Marathon to support all of the work the Alzheimer's Association does day in and day out, striving to find a cure for this insufferable and disheartening disease. I cannot wait to return to the streets of NYC decked out in purple!
Please consider supporting my efforts by donating. All funds raised benefit the Alzheimer's Association and its work to enhance care and support programs and advance research toward methods of treatment, prevention and, ultimately, a cure for Alzheimer's disease. Thank you for joining the fight against Alzheimer’s disease!
Thank you to my Donors
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Richard Curtis
$300
Rebecca Tessitore
This is wonderful. Hope your run goes well! Xoxo
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Joseph Gloria
We love you Juliana “You Rock Lady”!!
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Bill Griffin
Good Luck!
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Matthew Galligan
$250
Felicia Walker
Good luck! Have fun!!
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Karin Novick
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Anonymous
Best of luck. Easy for you!
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Karen Smith
This is great you’re doing this!! Your grandmother is very proud of you!!!
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Anonymous
🙌
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The Schatz’s
Good luck!!
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Gina & Kevin Hart
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Alicia Prete
Good luck
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The Potash Family
You go, girl!!
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Joe Swain
Best of luck to you Juliana on the marathon - it's a great cause!
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Maria Acamproa
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Erika Costantini - Barker
I have been running for 40 years and I hope one day I can run a marathon just like you have. Congratulations!!! Your grandmother was a wonderful person. I knew her from church and working at the store.
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Mia Malafronte
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Teresa Cavaliero
Thank you, Juliana! With love and support, Aunt Teresa
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Jeff And Grace Vargo
You gooooo girl!!! Prayers that this awful disease will be wiped out before any other generations have to experience the pain!
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Maureen Ferguson
Good luck Juliana🩷
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Kathy Conroy
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Cindy Gambardella
You go girl!!💓💓
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Joe Landini
You already know Smooth
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Jackie Fontana
Beautiful message about your grandma. Wishing you a great run!
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Avery Weissman
That’s my GIRL!!!
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Stacey Perkins
Very impressive! Congratulations!
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Renee Lambert-hunt
I love that you are doing this in your beautiful grandmothers honor. Much love Renee
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Carl Lindskog
Great job.
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Alexandra Loricco
Go get em tiger
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Davida Pepe
Good luck Juliana!
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Jennifer Cooper
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Naiska Y Cheung
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Christina Loricco
So proud of you!
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Anonymous
It only takes a smile to be nice
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Juliana Loricco
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Cade
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Anonymous
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Taylor Noss
Amazing that you’ve been doing this for 3 years now! 💜 My mother in law has Alzheimer’s, so this cause is especially close to my heart. Thank you for raising awareness and making a difference. Wishing you an amazing race! Go get emmm girl
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Max Milburn
Believe in yourself you’ve put in the work and know how to win
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Anonymous
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Abriana Holzworth
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Ryan Lee
Go on ms sub 3
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Abriana Holzworth
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Anonymous
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Allie
Can’t wait to see you absolutely crush this!!!
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Nicole Zarrilli
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Chase Cortes
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Sophia Haber Brock
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