Honoring Lauren through LiveOnNY

On November 3, I'll be running the TCS NYC Marathon with Team LiveOnNY. I'll be running in memory of Lauren Marks, someone I truly admired. I was fortunate enough to meet Lauren through my husband. He was her transplant coordinator and worked with her while she was awaiting a heart transplant. My family rooted for her, cheered for her, cried for her, and thought of her during her journey. In 2021, my husband was fortunate enough to give Lauren “the call” that it was her turn to receive a heart. Lauren continued to be an ambassador for LiveOnNy for those awaiting transplant. She was a model of strength, love, and selflessness. I was fortunate to meet Lauren, her husband, and their daughter at her first “heartiversary” celebration. We made a deal that when she felt well again, we would run together. Sadly, this past November, Lauren's journey was cut short, and she was taken from us too soon. Even in her death, Lauren remained a hero by giving the gift of life to others through organ donation. Lauren and I never got our run together, but when I toe the line on November 3, I know she’ll be with me. I’m excited about honoring Lauren’s life, her love for her family, the gift she has given to others, and helping raise awareness about organ donation.

Want to join me in making a difference? I'm raising money to benefit LiveOnNY Foundation, Inc, and any donation will help make an impact. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me.

More information about LiveOnNY Foundation, Inc: To Promote, Advance And Inspire Organ, Eye And Tissue Donation In New York By Raising And Deploying Charitable Contributions For Education And Foundation Grants Which Will Make A Meaningful Difference For New York's Diverse Transplant Community, Including Those Who Have Received And Those Waiting For Precious Life-Saving Organs.

More information about LiveOnNY Foundation, Inc: To Promote, Advance And Inspire Organ, Eye And Tissue Donation In New York By Raising And Deploying Charitable Contributions For Education And Foundation Grants Which Will Make A Meaningful Difference For New York's Diverse Transplant Community, Including Those Who Have Received And Those Waiting For Precious Life-Saving Organs.