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My story is a very personal one. I am running the NYC Marathon in honor of my grandfather, Nathan Krugman, and the incredible perseverance he showed throughout his life.
His life started in Poland, and at just 18, Nazi Germany invaded his home country. He was sent to a work camp, tragically losing his mother Leje and younger brother Joseph. Defying the odds, he escaped the camp and survived by hiding on a potato farm. After the war, he made his way to Massachusetts with his wife Anne, arriving with nothing. He started working at a local chemical manufacturing plant while learning English and, through sheer grit, he eventually ended up purchasing the company. He never let hardship dictate his character; he chose kindness and strength instead, raising five kids and playing an instrumental role in the lives of all his grandchildren.
Later in life, we all watched what this awful disease can do to such an incredible person. A disease like Alzheimer's does not only affect one person. It takes a toll on everyone in its proximity. Of course, Zayde is not the only one in our family who has suffered with this illness. My grandmother (my mom’s mom) and my Uncle Tom are currently facing the ravages of this disease as well. Raising money for this cause is deeply personal for all of us. I watched as those I hold closest in my life had to come to grips with this new reality, and seeing that lifetime of tenacity eroded was heartbreaking for our entire family.
I believe in community. I believe in channeling my grandfather's grit into a tool for change.
It is not often that you are presented with a tangible way to make a difference in someone else's life. This is one of those opportunities. Every dollar raised goes directly toward research and support services, helping ensure that other families and loved ones do not have to endure this cruel illness.
Please join me in supporting the Alzheimer's Association. Your donation directly fuels the vital research, care, and family support programs we desperately need, helping us fight for a future where no other family has to lose a loved one to this disease.
Thank you to my Donors
$300
Takagi Family
$262
Kathy Mumma
You’ve got this, Zack!! #EndALZ
$250
Parker, Tate And Tessa
Run Zack Run!
$250
Matt And Kathypkano
$250
Liz And Jon Krugman
We love you Zack and are so proud of you.
$250
Janet & Chris Emilius
Beautiful note Zach. We like so many others have lost dear ones to Alzheimer's too. Good luck!!!
$250
Gabe And Yu
We believe in you Zack!!!
$250
William Boland
Way to go. Hope this help toward your goals.
$200
Lorraine & Jim
$150
Kevin Nangeroni
Break a leg, Kreg
$121
Mallory Zarrow
So proud of you!! Can’t wait to cheer you on!
$120
The Zarrows
We are so proud of and excited for you!
$120
Julia Digiovanni
$119
Dylan
$100
Diana Maroney
Good luck race day
$100
Peter And Monette Verrier
$100
Amanda, Jack, Cooper & Brody
$100
Heidi & Jeff Krugman
What a great day it will be for you to preserve in your Zaydes footsteps and honor those who are still in the thick of it. Best of luck 💙🩷💙
$100
Patricia Boland
So proud of you Zack.
$100
Ethan, Nora And Emma
Run Zack, run!! Good luck on race day. Love Ethan, Nora and Emma!
$100
Sheila Krekorian Tully
$100
Andrea Caruso
$100
Kirsten Tzianabos
$100
Kate Coppins
Good luck Zach!
$100
Maura Sweeney
Go Zach!
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Mary Dolben
$100
Betsy Ziegler
$100
Rich And Mary Kate Fischer
Best of luck Zach! Honorable thing you’re doing!! Rich & Mary Kate
$100
Robin Pollock
My Mom struggled with this disease as well. Good luck on your run honey!
$100
John And Hazelle Mcwilliams
Have a fun race !
$100
Natalie & John Gill
Good luck Zack! Such a great cause!
$100
Barbara And Tom Dobbins
Good luck! You are running for an amazing cause.
$100
Katie And Mike O’meara
Have a great race . Wishing you all the best !!
$100
Amelia Curran
$100
Nick Houpes
$100
Calvin Kolenik
Nice shot Zack!
$100
Stanley
Good luck my friend
$100
Peter Holland
$75
Michele And Tom Kane
Good luck Zach! You are running for a great cause! Thank you.
$75
Mark Sheehan
Good luck Cruzy! Dont let M***** distract you.
$60
Cam Omeara
$50
Anonymous
$50
Deirdre Walsh
$50
Katrin
Good luck. Such a great cause.
$50
Alissa Onigman
$50
Kendra, Jordan, Brooks Parkinson
Go Zack Gooooo!!!
$50
Ali
Good Luck
$50
Mary Plant
Go Zach!!
$50
Michael Panza
$50
Stefanie Walsh
Good luck!
$50
Chris Barber
$50
Vaughn Wilder
$50
Bob Hagan
Best of luck reaching your goal. Great way to remember your grandfather his story reminds me of my grandfathers story coming to this country.
$50
Paul Andrick
$50
Ryan Kingsbury
Go get em Zack!
$50
Jeff Daniels
$45
Matt Kwak
Crush it buddy !!
$26
Beth Fiore
Good luck!
$25
We know you can cross that finish line!