On April 27th, I’m lacing up my running shoes once again—not just for myself, but for TJ and for all the children who should still be here. This May, TJ should be turning eight years old, excitedly planning his birthday party, picking a theme, and telling me all about it. But he isn’t. So instead, like I do every year, I take to the streets and run for him.

For those new here, I ran with TJ well into my pregnancy, jamming to Latino beats together, our rhythm in sync. Since his life and death, I have reclaimed running in his honor, one step at a time. But this year is different—this year, I’m finally ready to run a race and fundraise alongside the incredible PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy, an organization fighting for stillbirth prevention and advocacy, with a focus on supporting diverse communities like mine.

So I’m asking you—join me. Help me honor TJ and so many others by donating to a cause that fights for babies to get here safely. Every dollar raised fuels education, advocacy, and real change. Let’s turn heartbreak into action. Let’s run, let’s remember, and let’s make an impact—for TJ, for our babies, for their futures.

📍 Donate here givebutter.com/tj2025
💙 Every step, every mile, every dollar counts.

#UnitedWePush For Families, For Babies, For Change.

About PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy

Through partnerships with health providers and aggressive awareness campaigns, we will empower every expectant family with the equitable, evidenced-based medical care and education they need to advocate for a healthy pregnancy, giving parents and babies the best possible chance to make it home safely together.

Learn more at www.pushpregnancy.org

501(c)(3) Registered Public Charity. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed under law.

Running for TJ: Brooklyn Half Marathon Fundraiser

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Running for TJ: Brooklyn Half Marathon Fundraiser

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