On Sunday, November 1st, I’ll be running the New York City Marathon as a charity runner for the National Kidney Foundation for the second time, raising $3,000 in memory of my dad. ❤️

In 2015, my dad passed away at just 60 years old after years of health complications, including kidney disease. He spent 8 years on dialysis, and watching my father’s health deteriorate while I was still young was incredibly difficult.

Through the years, I’ve found solace in running. It has given me an outlet to process the emotional and mental toll of losing my dad, while also giving me something positive to pour my energy into.

Running the NYC Marathon in his memory means so much to me. In 2024, I had the honor of running NYC as a charity runner and raising over $4,000 for the National Kidney Foundation. I’m incredibly grateful to have the opportunity to do it again.

This year, I’m running not only for my dad, but for everyone living with kidney disease and the families who walk alongside them.

If you’re able to support my fundraising goal, any contribution is greatly appreciated. 

For Dad. For kidney health. For 26.2 miles.