I'm fundraising for... My Mom
This year, I’ll be running the NYC Marathon in memory of my mom and in support of the Alzheimer’s Association.
My mom was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s at just 54 years old. By the time I turned 16, she had already begun forgetting who I was. Watching someone you love slowly lose their memories, and pieces of themselves is something impossible to fully explain unless you’ve lived it.
In February of 2023, my mom lost her battle to Alzheimer’s, but I carry her with me everyday in everything I do. Running became an outlet for me after her diagnosis — a way to cope, process, and keep moving forward through some of the hardest years of my life. Completing the NYC Marathon has always been a dream of mine, and being able to run it in her memory makes every mile even more meaningful.
I’m raising money for the Alzheimer’s Association to help fund research, support families and caregivers, and fight for a future where no family has to experience this disease the way mine did.
Thank you for supporting me, honoring my mom’s memory, and helping make a difference. 💜
Thank you to my Donors
$250
Fred And Jill Yopp
$200
Carol Yopp
You are a blessing to everyone who knows you.
$100
Zanfardino Family
Good luck!
$100
Murph & Jay
What a wonderful tribute Mary. We treasure the memories of your mom. Our favorite nicknames she had for us- Murph & Jay (xo The Murphys)
$100
Anonymous
May your Mom’s name be a blessing. We think of her often.
$100
Courtney
So beyond proud of you!!!! I love you!!!
$100
Anonymous
$100
Lauren & Steve
So proud of you, Mary!
$100
Love You Mary!
$100
Dani Fox
You’ve got this!! Proud of you!
$60
Albert Molinaro
$60
Janet Gochman
Your mom was very special to me. I worked with her a lot injured Quinn part. Am I too left there I went downstairs and visited her often. I understand because my dad went through it in a very difficult thing for a child to see my love to you and the family and always carry her with you. ❤️🥰
$52
Rosemarie And Jim Etherson
$50
Dana & Miles
💜💜💜
$50
Shoshi, Andrew, & Cami Niedringhaus
Sending you so much love and support- we are so proud and amazed by you, run Mary run!
$50
Melissa
You got this!!!! 💜
$50
Allison
$50
Christine Prinz
$50
Gabby Finan
<3
$50
Kaylee Bloom
Can’t wait to see you cross that finish line ❤️
$50
Julia Bautz
So proud of you 💜
$50
Emily Papazian
$50
Ronnie S
$50
Alex Young
One of the biggest hearts ever in our program!
$50
The Harmons
Cheering you on, Mary!
$50
Stephen Prass
Im proud of you duder go gettem!!
$35
Antonia Turner
Proud of you Mary I love that you are doing this in memory of your mom. You were the best birthday gift to her the day you were born. God Bless you
$35
Kaylee Harmon
SO proud of you marathon Mary!!! 💜🏃🏼♀️
$35
Christine Prinz
Your mom would be so proud. She was a great lady!
$30
Lizzy Heller
$30
Anonymous
Good luck Mary!
$26
Erin Byrnes
$26
Corinne Amato
$25
Lauren Moncayo
$25
Lauren Dunn
$25
Christine Delahanty
What a special moment for you to run in your mom’s honor! She was a wonderful woman and friend! Best of luck to you, Mary! ❤️🎉
$25
Jess Mcmahon
good luck in the marathon ur amazing !! <3
$25
Dana Busterna
go get ‘em’ tiger xo
$25
Tammy Scott
Mom would be so proud of the beautiful kind woman you became. I miss her so much💔😢
$20
Deirdre Mcbreen
$20
Angelina Caracci
💜💜
$20
Christina
So proud of you Mary ❤️
$20
Kim Junge
$20
Bettyann/larry Swensen
Best of Luck on your Run
$20
Madison Spiess
You got this Mary!!
$20
Orla Connolly
$15
Katie Mccoy
$10
Scottie Marro
$10
Emma Flynn
You’re amazing!!! 🩷🩷
$10
Taylor Buechner
GO MARY GO! Proud of you!!
We are so proud of you and all your achievements. You will do wonderful. Love Fred and Jill.