MEET CODY

Hey everyone! My name is Cody Wiener, and I’m incredibly excited and grateful for the opportunity to run the NYC Marathon in support of Therapists Beyond Borders for the third year in a row.

Therapists Beyond Borders is an amazing organization led by passionate people with a powerful mission that truly makes a difference. I feel a deep connection to everything TBB stands for, and running in support of this cause over the past two years has been an incredibly rewarding experience. There’s no organization I’d rather represent.

A little about me: when I was just 12 years old, I sustained a pelvic avulsion fracture while playing kickball in gym class. While I was fortunate that surgery wasn’t required, I did undergo seven weeks of physical therapy to regain my strength, improve my mobility, and safely return to normal activity. What could have been a scary and discouraging experience ended up being truly life-changing. My time in physical therapy left such a lasting impression on me that, even at that age, I knew I wanted to become a physical therapist to help others the same way I had been helped.

With that goal always in mind, I graduated from the University of Delaware in 2021 with a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, and in May 2025, I earned my Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Rutgers University–Newark. During my time at Rutgers, I had the opportunity to volunteer at the Community Participatory Physical Therapy Clinic, where I provided pro bono care to individuals in need throughout the greater Newark area.

Since September, I’ve had the privilege of living out what was once a distant dream—working as a physical therapist in an outpatient orthopedic setting. Every day, I work with a wide range of individuals: from young athletes recovering from injuries like the one I experienced, to parents striving to stay active for their families, to older adults focused on maintaining their independence and preventing falls. I take immense pride in helping my patients reach their goals, and there’s nothing more rewarding than seeing the progress they make through their hard work and dedication.

Through my involvement with Therapists Beyond Borders, I’ve come to better understand that not everyone around the world has access to the quality care that so many of us benefit from. Access to physical therapy can mean the difference between returning to the activities that bring joy and purpose—like sports, exercise, or simply playing with your children—or facing long-term limitations that impact both physical and mental well-being.

Marathon day in New York City is one of the most powerful and inspiring days you can experience. Seeing thousands of people from all walks of life come together to support runners—many of whom they’ve never met—creates an atmosphere unlike anything else. It’s a celebration of resilience, community, and the human spirit.

I’m beyond grateful for the opportunity to take on this incredible challenge while supporting a mission that means so much to me.

ABOUT THERAPISTS BEYOND BORDERS

Therapists Beyond Borders is an international nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower individuals with disabilities around the world through community-based training programs related to physical, occupational, and speech therapy.

Disability legislation and rehabilitation programs are commonly under-resourced around the world. As a result, millions of people who require therapy do not receive adequate treatment. Our goal: extend education surrounding disability and provide therapeutic skills training to individuals with disabilities, families, caregivers, and local therapists in countries with underfunded healthcare systems.

Our focus is to foster self-sustaining, locally run therapy programs that build community capacity to provide skillful care for their most vulnerable members. Our vision is a world where individuals of all abilities can reach their own unique potential, and where all communities, despite the unequal distribution of global resources, still have the capacity to care for their own.

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Cody Wiener: Therapists Beyond Borders X NYC Marathon 2026

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