Running for Every Heartbeat
In November 2026, I’ll be running the TCS New York City Marathon as part of Team Heart & Stroke for the American Heart Association. This race will mark my third World Marathon Major, and I’m honored to take on the streets of New York City while raising funds to fight heart disease and stroke.
My reason for running is deeply personal.
My dad is a heart attack survivor, and because of that experience, our family knows firsthand how critical heart health, research, and lifesaving care truly are. Every step I take in this race is a reminder of how fortunate we are that he is still here with us today.
This cause is also incredibly meaningful to me because my wife, Lauren, works for the American Heart Association. Through her work, I’ve seen the dedication, research, education, and advocacy that the organization leads every day to save and improve lives. I’ve watched how communities come together through Heart Walks, campaigns, and events to support families impacted by heart disease and stroke.
Being selected to run with Team Heart & Stroke is an incredible honor. It gives me the opportunity to combine two passions: running and supporting a mission that directly impacts families like mine.
I’ve previously run the Boston Marathon as a charity runner, raising over $11,000, and the Chicago Marathon, raising more than $4,000 for worthy causes. Each race has reminded me that running can do more than push personal limits—it can help change and save lives.
Now, I’m taking on 26.2 miles through all five boroughs of New York City to help fund lifesaving research, education, and programs that prevent heart disease and stroke.
Heart disease remains the #1 killer worldwide, but together we can change that.
If you’re able, I would be incredibly grateful for your support. Every donation helps the American Heart Association advance research, train people in CPR, improve patient care, and create healthier communities.
Thank you for helping me run with purpose. Together, we can save lives—one mile and one heartbeat at a time.
