I'm Running the NYC Marathon — And I Need Your Help
Hello!
I’m thrilled (and a little nervous!) to share that I’ve been selected to run the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon as part of Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation's Athletes for Accessibility team — and I need your support.
I’m running to raise $5,000 to help advance innovation for children and adults with disabilities. All donations help CPARF invest in scientific discovery, technological development, and equity-centered initiatives that improve quality of life, treatment, and care.
I have been so inspired by the communities that form around the individuals who need support, advocacy, and opportunity and I am so excited to be playing a role in the empowering work that this organization does every day. CPARF not only advocates for individuals with cerebral palsy and creates tangible impact in these communities, but it also invests in research and initiatives that expand access, inclusion, and independence. The Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation's mission is one that resonates strongly with me as an athlete, a fundraiser, and a person and I am proud to represent them in this race to draw awareness and fundraising to this incredibly meaningful cause.
I've never had the chance to transform my love of running into a purpose. This opportunity that I have to contribute to meaningful progress and lasting change for entire communities is one that I do not take lightly. Your support in this journey means the world to me.
Will you help me reach my goal by making a donation today?
Thank you so much for being part of this journey with me!
Thank you to my Sponsors
$320
Mom And Dad
$263.75
Chris Kramer
Proud of you! Can’t wait to watch you kick A$$!! Ready for more Central Park runs when you are! 😁
$220
Catherine Lavelle
You got this. I’ll see you in NYC! Go Kate, go!!
$220
Anonymous
$211
Angela Lavelle
Love you sweet lady!
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Kathleen Facey Caudill
You’ve got this!
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Jimmy Lavelle
So proud of you! You got this!!! 🙂
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Norman Yee
Heres my dollar shawty
$111.25
Manny
Good luck and have fun in NYC, the whole Hyatt team is cheering you on.
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Queenie
Kate, another $100 to see you at the finish line … only to say… well done! Love you so very much!
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Diana Tekin
Good luck Kate!! We’re so proud of you
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Kelly Armetta
Congrats! Proud of you! You got this!
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Muriel Clapman
Good luck Kate!
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Ashlynn Healy
Good luck!! You’re going to crush it 🔥 so proud of you
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Marybeth Gajdusek
So proud of you Kate!! Love you ❤️
$111.25
Angela Lavelle
So proud of you sweet lady!
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Anonymous
$107.82
Valerie Montague
What an amazing adventure. Go get ‘em Kate
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Kathy Joseph
Go Kate! What an incredible experience this will be.
$106.82
Eileen Kramer
Best of luck 😍. Have a fun run 😘💋
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George Kramer
Good luck Kate!!
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Cathy Griffanti
Way to go, Kate! Good luck.
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John Biggs
Good luck.
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Barry Clapman
Good luck Kate!
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Marybeth Kramer Gajdusek
Go Kate, you are a Champion, Love you ❤️
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Mangan Family
Love you!
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Carlos Rojas
Go Kate!!! RUN!!!
$100
Marcia Buckman
Wow! So proud of you and happy to support this incredible journey!!!
$100
Shahram Khan
$81.07
Caroline
Good luck!! Proud of you ❤️
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Allie Demboski, Amilcar Cabral, & Lindsay Quick
$57.38
Cathy Monsefan
Good luck and have fun!!!
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Phil Henchey
Keep it steady, it’s a marathon! Lol good luck
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Alicia Welch
Good luck on the NYC Marathon, Kate!
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Erin Wright
Good luck!!
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Kenedy
You’re going to KILL this marathon!!
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Julie Felichio
You got this girl! Crush it!
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Jen Merkosky
RUN KATE RUN!!!
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Shelby Lowery
I love you and am so proud of you!!!
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Tony & Michelle
Good luck!!!!!!!
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Karen Zook
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Olivia
You got this Kate!!!
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Anthony Napolitano
Good Luck
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Anonymous
$50
Emily Ea
You’re going to kill it!
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Jamie Herron
$30.16
Carys Waddington
Run like you just found out you’re supposed to be at work and you’re currently in San Marcos
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Will Kramer
Let’s go kid
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Sundai Grillo
Congratulations on this amazing accomplishment and milestone in your life! Running a marathon is still one of the most pivotal moments that taught me so much about myself and how capable we are not just as humans but as women. Doing it for something bigger than yourself is even more incredible. Enjoy the moments and the miles and run your heart out. Love, your. Shark Sister
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Nicole Moll
I am so proud of you Kate!!! You are going to absolutely kill it!!
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Victor Rua
Good luck!!!
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William Finneran
You got this!! Warning NYC, Kate is in town!!
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Austin Ross
You got this!!
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Sara Seder
YOU GO GIRL!
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Emily Estes-adoff
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Layla Rose
🙌
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A Big Fan!
Way to pursue your goals! Have fun! ❤️
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Bella Morse
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Jessi Gomez
Mile 5
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Cedric Kekeke
$25
Jordan Moloney
So proud of you and all of your hard work you’ve been putting in!!
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Katie Alvarez
Good luck Kate!!! :D
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Billy Boyce
Good luck Kate!!
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Kirsten Jorgensen
A great cause and a great mission! You got this!
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Sophia Foley
Queeeeeen
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Erin Ruiz :)
I am so PROUD of you!! wishing you the best of luck with your fundraising goal and the marathon
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Quill
Love you
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Anonymous
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Lauren Kramer
I’m so proud of you! Have a great race! Love you!!
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Sam Phillips
This is awesome Kate!!
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Anonymous
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Julia Badders
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Beth Carter
Just amazinggg well done!!🥳
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Sophia Foley
GOOD LUCK QUEEN
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Sydney Blakeney
$5
Sarah Frank
from racing down our neighborhood street in elementary school— look at you now! miss you xoxo
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Sarah Frank
$1
You got this Kate! Your mom and I are so proud of you! Can’t wait to cheer you on!