Help Me Honor Lauren's Legacy with LiveOnNY

I am honored to be running the TCS NYC Marathon on Sunday, November 3rd for the second time. When I ran in 2018, I was fortunate enough to gain my entry via the "lottery" system. This year, I will be earning my entry by running for something so important and meaningful. I am running as part of Team LiveOnNY. My 26.2 miles will be run in memory of the beautiful Lauren Marks.

I never had the pleasure of meeting Lauren. However, I followed her story through my best running friend Becky and her husband, Matt. While Lauren was waiting for a necessary heart transplant, Matt was her transplant coordinator. She received her new heart in 2021, which was exciting news for Lauren, her husband, and her daughter. Unfortunately, even though Lauren was armed with a wonderful donor's heart, she lost her battle and passed away in November of 2023. Although our paths never crossed, I have heard stories of Lauren's strength, resilience, and kindness. Her final act of selflessness was becoming an organ donor herself through LiveOnNY in order to save the lives of others.

Please help me help others through organ donation. I am running to raise funds for the LiveOnNY Foundation. This amazing organization helps save lives by providing education about organ and tissue donation. LiveOnNY Foundation also supports transplant patients and donor families as well.

I greatly appreciate any and all contributions to this fantastic cause. Together, we can all make a difference in the lives of others. Thank you so much!