I'm fundraising for my Mom
I’ve always wanted to follow in my mom's footsteps and run the NYC marathon like she did in her 30s, when she was living in the city. I am honored to be running this year for my mom through the Alzheimer's Association.
Since being diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's at age 59, things have changed quickly for my mom and for my family. Watching my mom live with Alzheimer's disease has been both difficult and rewarding. I’ve learned the importance of being kind to everyone, because you truly never know what someone is going through.
I’ve also learned the importance of community, research, support programs, destigmatization, and everything else the Alzheimer's Association offers. I am running to end ALZ for everyone affected by this disease.
Please support my efforts by making a donation. 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
$400
Rachel Steiner
$300
Karen/scott Steiner
$300
Julia Mercedes
Can’t wait to cheer you on, will meet ya at the finish like hot dog in hand
$250
Nan Salamon
$250
George Reuther
Great work Rachie! Please give your parents and Aaron my best! Chip Reuther
$200
Anonymous
Good Luck ! It is wonderful that you are running to raise money for the Alzheimer's association . Both of our fathers had Alzheimers so we are especially hopeful for a cure and grateful to you for doing this.
$200
Jeanne And Jonathan Kromberg
You’re an amazing daughter. Looking forward to cheering you on during the marathon.
$200
Susan Mercedes
$120
Emily Kyle
$120
Joslyn Chen
Go Rach!
$120
Aaron Steiner
$120
Seth Lissak
$100
Dana Demnitz
$100
Anonymous
$100
Matt Boley
Best of luck!
$100
Anonymous
Hi Rachel, I’m so so sorry to hear about Karen’s diagnosis . I was a very close friend of hers growing up . She has always told me about you and how proud she was of you and I can see why ! Please let me know if there is a way to reach out to her to talk . She is such a beautiful woman inside and out !
$100
Allie Thoms
Let’s gooooo! #1 ☝️
$100
Kevin Kostyn
Hi Rachel. We’re very proud of you.
$100
Amy & Eric Leicht
$100
Mike And Rita Bacon
$100
Tyler Hart-loi
Hi Rachel, Send my best to your mom and the family. I hope you guys are doing well. I really am sorry about your mom. The Hart’s have so many great memories with you all!
$100
Laura Sweeney
$100
Barb And Van Muller
You go girl! Good luck 🥰
$100
Tina Isselbacher
Good luck!
$100
Joe Perkus
$100
Kristen Bacon
$100
Angela Stolfi
$100
Brian Kavanagh
$100
Brendan Kavanagh
26.2 — you got this!
$100
Jessica Condon
$100
Mary Anne Hallacy
Rachel, I am so sorry that your Mom and your family are facing this challenge. Karen and I went to Woodlands HS together. We loved swimming at the Greenburgh Town Pool (where she became a lifeguard), and she was always up for an adventure—whether judo or Outward Bound. I can see that you are a strong, resilient woman like your Mom, and I will be cheering for you from California on Nov. 1. I work at UCSF, and the Alzheimer’s Association is an important partner on research, patient care, and advocacy. Way to go, running the marathon!
$100
Meg Crnic
Go Rach!! So proud of you running for a great cause
$100
Tammy, Dewey, Theo And Arthur Caddell
Go Rachel!!
$100
Mary Ellen And Alan Tenbus🌞
Rachel, I'm so glad you are honoring your mom in this way! As her roommate at the time, I was so proud of her for running and preparing for herself. So much love to you and your family!
$100
Sherry Shea Schneider
I went to high school with your mom. She had a nice birthday party when we were in elementary school. While we haven’t spoken in decades I remember how kind she was.
$100
Suzanne And James Kloos
Way to go Rachel!!!
$100
Dorothy Milovic
In support of you, your mom, and your entire family. So special that you’re doing this. So proud of you!
$100
Dina D’amelio
Go Rachel go !!!!
$100
The Liebel Family
Love that you’re doing this, Rachel 🩷 run strong
$100
Janice Wasser
I am honored to support you in this inspiring quest. Good luck and all the best in your first marathon!
$100
Holly And Steve Molis
Go Rachel!! Thank You!
$100
Mallory Pound
Run Rocky Run!!!!
$100
Brian
Good luck, Rachel!
$100
Carol Lehrer
So proud of you, Rachel!
$100
Nancy Tagliafierro
$75
Olivia Delau
Can’t wait to watch you run!! 💜💜
$60
Audrey Rugar
WOW.... running a marathon! Very impressive. Good luck!
$50
Emily Detwiler
$50
Diane And Ira Sarna
Bravo, Rachel!💕
$50
Joanne Reuther
Good luck Rachel! Hope you and family are well.
$50
Lydia Delau
Rachel this is a wonderful thing you are doing for your mom and all the people affected by Alzheimer’s .
$50
Lee Traxler
Hi Rachel, Aaron shared your donation link. I’m a fellow runner and my father suffers from dementia so I am thrilled to donate to your efforts! Good luck!
$50
Noreen Savignano
Your mom is an amazing person and I was so glad to have worked with her for so long. I’m so sorry to hear of her diagnosis but have faith a cure will be found. We will be cheering you on!
$50
Kate Muller
$50
Dana Demnitz
Proud of you!!! Go girl!
$50
Bonnie Feinzig
$50
Thomas Jacobellis
$50
Diana D'amelio
Good luck running - such a wonderful cause.💕
$50
Reese Roche
$50
Nerissa Santa Cruz
Go Rach!!
$50
Victoria Feldmeier
$50
Kenna Woodvine
$50
Jessie Goldman
$40
Isabelle
Go Rachel go!
$40
Kelly Brody
$40
Emilie Reuther
Good luck in November! I hope you are doing well!
$36
Lisi Marcus
$35
Clare Orloff
$26
Sarah Tobin
$26
Paige Mcgovern
Good luck!!!
$26
Cynthia Barata
$26
Cyndie Mcguire
$26
Maggie C
$26
Juliette Kost
$26
Natalie
Sending you love and strength ❤️
$26
Lorraibe Behrens Mcguire
Way to go, Rachel. I know mom and dad from the UJC. Also, my Dad has Dementia and Alzheimer’s org has been very helpful. I even sing At some of their Caregiver thank-you luncheons for the Westchester/Rockland Chapters.
$26
Emily Detwiler
Gooo Rachel!!! So proud of you girl!!!
$25
Victoria Feldmeier
$20
