Team Kidney: Our Why

A few years ago, if you told me I’d wake up early to run miles through NYC, I would’ve laughed and gone back to sleep. Then I met Sarah.

What started as a few “just try a mile” runs turned into longer miles, better shoes, and early mornings where the city feels like it belongs just to us. Somewhere along the way, running stopped being her thing—and became ours.

But this marathon is bigger than us.

We're running for a close friend of ours who underwent a kidney transplant in high school. It was a long road that demanded incredible resilience, and thanks to the care and support connected to the National Kidney Foundation, he’s here today—healthy and thriving. He’s also the one who introduced me to the Foundation’s work, and how much it truly means to people and families.

So running the NYC Marathon as part of Team Kidney just feels right. It’s a challenge, yes—but more importantly, it’s a chance to give back to a cause that helped someone I care deeply about.

On race day, Sarah and I will be out there together—pushing each other, laughing when it gets tough, and remembering why we’re running.

We’re proud to run for Team Kidney, and even prouder to run for the people behind it.

Thank you for being part of it.