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
$200
Carol Yopp
$100
Courtney
So beyond proud of you!!!! I love you!!!
$100
Anonymous
$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.
$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. ❤️🥰
$60
Albert Molinaro
$50
Alex Young
One of the biggest hearts ever in our program!
$50
Julia Bautz
So proud of you 💜
$50
Gabby Finan
<3
$50
Kaylee Bloom
Can’t wait to see you cross that finish line ❤️
$50
Emily Papazian
$50
Ronnie S
$50
Stephen Prass
Im proud of you duder go gettem!!
$50
The Harmons
Cheering you on, Mary!
$35
Kaylee Harmon
SO proud of you marathon Mary!!! 💜🏃🏼♀️
$35
Christine Prinz
Your mom would be so proud. She was a great lady!
$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
$30
Lizzy Heller
$25
Dana Busterna
go get ‘em’ tiger xo
$25
Lauren Moncayo
$25
Tammy Scott
Mom would be so proud of the beautiful kind woman you became. I miss her so much💔😢
$25
Jess Mcmahon
good luck in the marathon ur amazing !! <3
$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! ❤️🎉
$20
Orla Connolly
$20
Kim Junge
$20
Deirdre Mcbreen
$15
Katie Mccoy
$10
Emma Flynn
You’re amazing!!! 🩷🩷
$10
Taylor Buechner
GO MARY GO! Proud of you!!
You are a blessing to everyone who knows you.