April

NYC MARATHON 2025

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 💚

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Monday 2nd Jun

I’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!

Thank you to my Sponsors

$520

Marisela Harper

May God bless you and give you strength to complete this race and still feel amazing. ❤️🙏

$212

Naomi Leon

$106

Ozzy Magana

Go get em April!

$106

Antonio Esparza

$106

Dalia Rodarte

Go best friend, go! 🏃🏻‍♀️

$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

Denise Araujo

Super proud of you and the amazing woman you are!!!! Show NYC some El Paso love!!! Love you so much!!! 😘🫶🏼😘🥹🫶🏼💓🫶🏼🫶🏼😘🫶🏼🥹💓

$100

Crunch And Crispy

$84.80

Beatrice Alvidrez

Run April, run! and Go Dani, go!!!!

$53

Syria

Good Luck Pretty

$53

Leeza Chandler

You got this girly 💪

$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

Anonymous

You have an amazing heart. 💚❤️

$50

Frank Chagolla

God Bless You!

$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

Evanett Duran

You got this. You’re awesome! 🤩

$31.80

Anonymous

God bless.

$31.80

Adrianna Sepulveda

$31.80

Stephanie Riley

Good luck 🥰

$31.80

Raelyn Soto

Good luck queen! This is amazing 😊

$26.50

Omar Araujo

Good luck 💚

$26.50

Marcela Diaz

Good luck!

$21.20

Karla Martinez

$21.20

Arielle Heri

So cool! Congratulations and good luck on your marathon! 🫶🏽

$21.20

Arturo Venegas

$21.20

Anonymous

$21.20

Denise Soto

Your love you and your sister have is so beautiful!! Best wishes!

$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

$10.60

Ricky

Thank you for always supporting me in everything.

$1.12

April Elicerio

$1

April Elicerio