I’m excited to be running the 2026 Boston Marathon, and Marisa’s Mission. This will be my 2nd marathon and I'm excited for the challenge and to help fundraise for a great cause. This cause has become increasingly close to home for my family, and I’m committed to using this marathon to help others who may be facing the same fight with fewer resources and less support.

Shortly after I registered for the marathon, we fell into all too familiar territory. My mom was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer. Around the same time, my uncle (her brother) underwent an organ transplant as part of his own fight with a similar diagnosis. Watching them, as well as my sister a few years back, navigate treatment and recovery has been difficult, and it has reinforced something we all know: cancer impacts entire families, and not everyone has the same level of support or resources. I’m so thankful for all our friends and family who have shown up for us in a big way, and I’m hoping to pass even a small part of that support on to others.