My Updates
Running the New York City Marathon to help end Alzheimer’s
This year, on November 1, 2026, I’m honored to run in the world famous New York City Marathon. I will be running with a deep purpose as part of the Alzheimer’s Association Team. I’ve set a personal fundraising goal of $5,000 to support this cause and make a meaningful impact in the fight against this terrible disease.
My race will be run in honor of my dear Grandmother Amanda Thoe who lost her life to Alzheimer’s in 2002. My grandmother was an incredible woman, and Alzheimer’s slowly robbed her and us of enjoying the last decade of her life.
I’m very honored to have been chosen to support the Alzheimer’s Association, which advances research, supports families, and works toward a future without Alzheimer’s. Their impact is powerful, funding research and providing vital support for patients and caregivers. This gives me hope that we can one day stop this disease and save others from the heartbreak my family, and so many others, suffered.
When marathon training gets hard—and it always does—I will remind myself that the miles I choose to run are nothing compared to the challenges families living with Alzheimer's disease.
If you’d like to support me on this journey, I’d be incredibly grateful. Every donation helps fund research, provide resources, and bring us closer to a future where no family has to watch a loved one disappear piece by piece. You can donate at this site.
Thank you for supporting this mission and helping turn every mile into hope.
Thank you to my Donors
$500
Eaton Family
$500
The Raborn Family
You’re a beast! This is a disease close to our hearts and we are here to support you! Go Kelly!
$250
Betty Thoe
Great tribute to Amanda. She would be proud if you; I am.
$250
Kelly Trabert
$250
Brady & Kristie Berg
$250
Mitch Alvarez
Good luck on your run!
$200
Cat & Bob Arthur
Thanks for running to support Alzheimer’s.
$100
Ricker
WowZa😎…You Go Girl♥️😁❗️
$100
Timothy Haag
$100
Jessica Posson
$100
Annette Moyle
$100
Steve Wilcox
Congrats on making a difference.
$100
Gail Gullo
Good luck!!
$100
Geraldine Miller
$50
Becky Morrisroe
Best of luck Kelly!
$50
Nicole Fucich
Kick some ass!!!
$50
Mark Yonemoto
$30
Alicia Endean
You’re going to be amazing!!
$26
Anonymous
$25
Mark Puddicombe
$20
Angel Le
Sending all my love your way ❤️
$20
Breann Yonan
You got this girl!
$20
Jackson Trabert
Go Mom!
$20
Jenna Trabert
IM SO PROUD OF YOU!!!!!!
I’m so amazed by your dedication to run a full marathon, and I lost my mom to Alzheimer’s, so I’m happy to contribute to the cause for that reason as well. You’ve got this!!