My WHY!!

I am a young breast cancer survivor, diagnosed at the age of 38. My journey has included surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation, and I continue to receive treatment to help keep my body in remission. Before my diagnosis, I was an avid marathon runner, and running was a huge part of my life. Now, after five years in remission, my goal is to return to the marathon course—not just for myself, but for everyone impacted by breast cancer. Being selected to run in the 2025 NYC Marathon for Team Komen is a dream come true, and doing it in support of breast cancer research makes it even more meaningful. I want to use this opportunity to raise awareness, honor those still fighting, and give back to the research that helped save my life.

1 in 8 women in the U.S. will be impacted by breast cancer in their lifetime, which is why I’m fundraising to help support Komen’s vision of a world without breast cancer. 

It is an honor to represent Team Komen and run for this cause.