I am reaching out to share a personal mission that is very close to my heart. On March 15, 2026, I will be running the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon to combine my passion for running with raising awareness and funds for the National Kidney Foundation.

This cause is deeply personal to me. I lost my husband and best friend, Edward J. Scott, former Chief of the Mahopac Fire Department, as well as my childhood friend  Robbie Shannon, former Chief of the Lake Carmel Fire Department. Both men, dedicated public servants and Putnam County dispatchers, fought bravely against kidney disease, yet their lives were cut far too short.

By running this race, I hope to honor their memory and support the National Kidney Foundation’s vital work in funding research, advocating for patients, and providing life-saving resources for those battling kidney disease.

I kindly ask for your support. Whether you choose to donate, share my story, or cheer me on from afar, your contribution makes a meaningful and lasting difference. Every dollar raised helps the National Kidney Foundation continue its vital work—and every mile I run will be powered by your generosity. 

Thank you for standing with me, for honoring the lives and legacies of X-Chief Edward J. Scott and X-Chief Robbie Shannon, and for helping move us closer to a future where kidney disease no longer steals the people we love.