Dani’s Strength, My Stride - NYC Marathon 2025
Hello!
I’m thrilled (and a little nervous!) to share that this year I’ve been selected to run the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon. I’m running every mile for my older sister, Danielle, as part of the Cerebral Palsy Alliance’s Athletes for Accessibility team — and I need your support.
I’m a middle school teacher from El Paso, TX, and most days I’m in the classroom trying to make a difference, but this year I’ve taken on something outside my comfort zone —running 26.2 miles through the streets of New York City, for Dani.
Dani has cerebral palsy, but that doesn’t even begin to define her. She’s the strongest person I know. She has the most positive mindset, takes any challenge without hesitation, and somehow always manages to lift everyone around her. Her happiness is truly contagious — she lights up every room she walks into.
I’m running to raise $5,000 to help fund groundbreaking medical research and accelerate the development of emerging assistive technology. Every dollar brings us closer to a more accessible and inclusive future, that gives people like Dani more independence, mobility, and opportunity.
This marathon means more than just crossing a finish line — it’s about honoring my sister's strength, and doing something hard in her name. Every mile, every stride is for her. And I would love your support along the way.
Whether you donate, share this, or just send good vibes — thank you so much! It means the world to me and to my family.
With love,
April Elicerio #teamdaniNYC 💚
My Updates
June Update ☀️
Monday 2nd JunI’m so excited to share that I’ve raised nearly $2,000 toward my $5,000 goal for the Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation as I train for the NYC Marathon this fall!
Thank you to everyone who has donated and supported this journey so far. Your support means the world and is helping fund research that changes lives. 💚
Still a few months ahead of me until November, but I’m incredibly grateful to be running with purpose. Thank you for your support!
ShareThank you to my Sponsors
$520
Marisela Harper
$212
Naomi Leon
$106
Ozzy Magana
Go get em April!
$106
Antonio Esparza
$106
Nana Pat Guillen
Enjoy the experience! Im so proud of you! 😊
$106
Gianni Outram
YAYAYAYAY! So happy for you! Love you! Go April! Go Dani!
$100
Crunch And Crispy
$84.80
Beatrice Alvidrez
Run April, run! and Go Dani, go!!!!
$53
Debbie Figueroa
Super proud of you and you got this!
$53
Bridgette Leyva
You go girl! Good luck 🍀 ❤️
$53
Alejandra Avila
$53
Nicki Walker
So proud of you!
$53
Alexis Tellez
$53
Claudia Avila
I love this for you!! 🩷
$53
Ivana Montenegro
$50
Crystal Garcia
So excited for you! if you killed ur first marathon I know you’re going to excel in your second 💕
$42.40
April Janib Rangel
$31.80
Raelyn Soto
Good luck queen! This is amazing 😊
$26.50
Marcela Diaz
Good luck!
$21.20
Arturo Venegas
$21.20
Oscar Gonzalez
Good Luck and GOD BLESS!
$21.20
Roxely Rodriguez
Good luck 🤎
$21.20
Elena Quintero
Go April! Such a beautiful reason behind it all. Your sister is truly a ray of sunshine. Still remember her beautiful smile from the first time I met her in pre-school!
$21.20
Jassy M
How amazing and fun that you get to do this. Love you and Dani. ❤️
$15.90
Sarah Schimpff
Go April go!!
$10.60
Jashwa Villanueva
$1.12
April Elicerio
$1
May God bless you and give you strength to complete this race and still feel amazing. ❤️🙏