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I am thrilled to be on Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®  again this year. I sat out last year’s race because of a run-in with lymphoma. I am through it and healthy!  I mention it because Pamela and Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®  were extremely proactive in offering me resources and introductions to people in their network that could help me and my family.  Needless to say, I am beyond inspired by the work Tell Every Amazing Lady® does everyday and am energized by their compassion, strength and commitment to cancer research and ending ovarian cancer for good!To donate to…

Over the past year, the mother of a very close friend of mine was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. By running with Tell Every Amazing Lady® I want to show support for those with ovarian cancer, while spreading awareness for this cause. I am privileged to run and raise funds for such an incredible foundation!To donate to Christina, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2025 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon Fundraising Page. You can also access Christina’s fundraising page directly. To apply for a future marathon, or to learn more, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s half marathon page today.

I am a 61 year old Brooklyn girl, who was a childhood friend of Louisa McGregor. I remember the fierce battle Louisa fought against ovarian cancer with the support of her loving and amazing family. She courageously left a legacy to help and educate other women to symptoms of this disease. I am proud to run with this wonderful group to continue her legacy and promote awareness.I have been running since my late teens and enjoy the solitude of distance running but have also met some incredible people along the way. I am a veteran of over 30 NYC Marathons, a…

I’m grateful to run with Team Tell Every Amazing Lady® for so many reasons! Tell Every Amazing Lady® was one of the first Giving Partners Thrive Causemetics and Bigger Than Beauty Skincare, established over a decade ago, and it’s been such a privilege to work with Pamela and her team to impact those experiencing ovarian cancer. One of my best friends, Jamie Greenberg, and I will be running to honor our moms, Jenni and Ruth, who both had ovarian cancer. This race is about community, resilience and empowerment, just like Tell Every Amazing Lady® and Thrive Causemetics.To donate to Karissa,…

After losing my mother to the disease in 2011, I think it’s important to raise awareness for ovarian cancer so we can help to prevent more losses. Additionally, I think it is important to help raise funds to be able to find a cure. To donate to Jamie, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2025 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon Fundraising Page. You can also access Jamie’s fundraising page directly. To apply for a future marathon, or to learn more, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s half marathon page today.

Running has never been part of my identity. In fact, until recently, I never thought of myself as someone who could set a fitness goal, let alone run a half marathon. But that all changed when I took a leap of faith and signed up for the 2024 Disney Half Marathon. What started as a “whim” has turned into something so much more, not only did I finish that race, but running has become a personal journey that’s transformed my relationship with my body, health, and confidence.It’s easy to get lost in the shuffle of daily life. Between caring for…

My journey with Tell Every Amazing Lady® started 8 years right after my mother passed away.  I have been volunteering and dedicated every effort to bring awareness to ovarian cancer. I have found Tell Every Amazing Lady® an incredible support system and it brings me so much joy to be part of something so inspiring. My hope is that one day, not only will there be a cure for every cancer but, there will be proper ovarian cancer screening. This is going to be my 3rd half marathon running on behalf of Tell Every Amazing Lady®. Running has been an important…

In 2015, my grandmother passed away from stage 4 ovarian cancer. I would love nothing more than to honor her by doing the NYC Half Marathon while supporting Tell Every Amazing Lady, since she always loved to walk and stay active. As she was a primary caregiver of mine when I was younger, she would always teach me the importance of moving your body and staying strong. We would go on walks everyday, and I would never realize how long they were since I loved spending time with her. Ever since then, I have participated in sports every year of…

My name is Marc Lieberman and I’m super proud to be running the 2025 NYC Half-Marathon with Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®. The past few years my family and I have seen some very close friends bravely battle different types of cancer. The thing that amazed us all is their incredible courage in how they went about their journey. I’m running to help raise awareness and money for ovarian cancer research in hopes that a cure will soon be discovered. I’m motivated by all the patients, families, friends, doctors and nurses who are all the real heroes!!!To donate to Marc, please…

 Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s mission is near and dear to my heart! My best childhood friend was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in her early 30s. Seeing her battle ovarian cancer into remission was such an inspiration to me. While she has a good support network of friends and family, I saw firsthand how the lack of resources on ovarian cancer was so isolating and confusing. I am so honored to run with an organization that is raising funding for life-saving research and spreading awareness about ovarian cancer to promote early detection!To donate to Katelyn, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing…

So excited to be running the NYC Half Marathon on Team  Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®!  Raising funds for and awareness of such an incredible organization is a privilege and honor! It’s also a great way to tour the greatest city in the world! Thanks so much  Team Tell Every Amazing Lady® for this amazing opportunity!To donate to James, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2025 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon Fundraising Page. You can also access James’ fundraising page directly. To apply for a future marathon, or to learn more, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s half…

I’m running on Team Tell Every Amazing Lady® because this fight is personal. As I battle ovarian cancer, I’ve experienced firsthand how critical awareness, support, and research are in saving lives. This organization embodies everything I believe in—empowering women, educating communities, and advocating for better resources. By running with this team, I’m standing alongside a movement that gives hope and amplifies the voices of those affected by this disease, including my own.My goal for the United Airlines NYC Half is to cross that finish line as a testament to resilience and strength—not just my own, but for every woman who…

In September of 2017, just before my 18th birthday, I lost my mother—the most influential, supportive, and free-spirited person in my life. Her battle with ovarian cancer was a whirlwind of emotions, leaving us confused, empty, and blindsided. Through her diagnosis and passing, I struggled to find clarity, but lacing up my sneakers and hitting the pavement has become my way of channeling her free spirit. Running has become my outlet to fill the emptiness and clear the confusion I once felt.   I run for Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®  to raise awareness for ovarian cancer—a disease that took…

I have such fond memories of my aunt Siggi, even her aura sticks with me to this day. I remember her for her kind and gentle spirit while always bringing smiles to our faces and laughter in our lives. She meant the world to me, my family, my cousin, my uncle, and especially to my mom, her only younger sister.    In the year 2000, we were all stunned by my aunt’s diagnosis of ovarian cancer. Mind you this was after months of symptoms explained away by her doctor. With little to no research back then, it was difficult to…

I am running on Team Tell Every Amazing Lady® because I want to share my mother’s story while being able to spread and raise awareness about Ovarian Cancer.  My goal for the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon is to finish between 2hr/15 min – 2hr/20 min with a 10 min -10:30 min pace per mile. What I love most about running is the ability to test my physical and mental strength and while pushing myself to new limits. Running has given me the opportunity to meet new friends and run with groups in order to help me train for future…

Running a half marathon to support the fight against ovarian cancer is a meaningful way to honor those affected by this disease and contribute to raising awareness. It’s an opportunity to transform physical endurance into a powerful message of hope and solidarity for women battling ovarian cancer. Supporting this cause allows me to contribute to crucial research and resources that can save lives. Each mile becomes a symbol of resilience, echoing the strength of those fighting this illness. Through this journey, I can inspire others to join the cause and remind the world of the importance of early detection and…

  I am running on Team Tell Every Amazing Lady® in honor of my grandmother, who is in remission of ovarian cancer. My goal for the United Airlines NYC Half is to fundraise money for this amazing charity. I love running because it gives me the freedom to compete against myself.  If I had the power to make a difference related to ovarian cancer, it would be to create a community of support for those that are suffering from this disease. I would like to tell my grandma that I love her and I’m so happy that she is still…

I lost a dear friend of mine to ovarian cancer two years ago. She was the same age as me, and also a runner and a triathlete. My friend Louisa dealt with her diagnosis with courage, grace, acceptance and even humor. I take the lessons I learned from her and try and apply them every day.I had extensive knee surgery in September 2022 and ran my first half-marathon in November 2023 which was amazing although I did have some residual pain. My goal for this race is a pain free race! Apart from that, I want to raise lots of…

https://youtu.be/CsZvUEnrXX4?si=TQQ2KyiIFc9aIBfaOn August 24th, 2023, my family lost Susan “Sue” Adams (my aunt) after her yearlong battle with ovarian cancer. Our family is very tight knit, and Aunt Sue’s cancer and passing was incredibly challenging for not only my uncle and cousins, but our extended family and the countless number of people Aunt Sue befriended and positively impacted in her life. Despite the challenges, Aunt Sue never failed to inspire and encourage our family with her positive attitude, grace, and strength, and left us thinking, how can we turn a negative into a positive. A couple months after she passed away,…

I was 3 months away from running the Boston Marathon in 2018 when I found out that I had ovarian cancer.  The more I learned about ovarian cancer, the bigger my personal vendetta against the disease grew.  I felt guilty that I was lucky to have a slow growing version that allowed me to catch my cancer at stage one.  I couldn’t believe how low the survival rate is and how easy it was to dismiss the symptoms as those experienced by “a woman of a certain age”.  I became passionate about sharing my experience with anyone who would listen…

I had a family member get diagnosed with ovarian cancer, and when any family member gets diagnosed, it affects everyone. I heard of T.E.A.L.® through them and events/fundraisers they participated in for T.E.A.L.®. When I saw there was an opportunity to join T.E.A.L.® and help spread their message by running the TCS New York City Marathon, I thought it was the perfect organization to partner with. I’ve ran one other marathon before and absolutely loved it. The goal I set for myself then was to run the entire marathon, no walking allowed! For this marathon I would love to quicken…

I lost my mom, Crishna Bose-Bansal, on July 1, 2015, to ovarian cancer. She was the strongest person I have ever met. Before she was pregnant with me, my mom was training for the Boston Marathon. She never got to see my sister and I graduate from college in Cambridge and move to New York City, so I am excited to run the five boroughs in her honor and to celebrate her life and her undying spirit. My fundraising efforts will support both research towards a cure for ovarian cancer and early testing and screening for women of all ages. To donate to…

Seven years ago Audra lost her 2 year battle with ovarian cancer. Many might say “that is sad” and while we agree, we also say “FTS”……Audra was a lover of life. She was a mother, a daughter, a sister, an aunt, and the most wonderful friend. Audra lived, as we all should, like each and every day were her last. She jumped out of planes, rode motorcycles, explored the world, and found the positive in every situation. We all have promises that we made to Audra before she lost her battle, but the one she asked from ALL of us…

My journey was not easy.In learning that I had breast cancer and ovarian cancer I learned survivorship, I underwent chemotherapy, radiation, a double mastectomy with no option of reconstruction to replace my breast.After having breast cancer, I learned that my ovaries had to be removed as I developed stage 1 ovarian cancer .  “Ovarian cancer is a silent killer.”  Due to the difficulty in early detection most women don’t have early symptoms.I have always enjoyed running. I began running half marathons when I was first diagnosed with cancer. When I started chemotherapy, I felt that running would help me sweat out…

When I was 11 years old, my Grandma Jones passed away from ovarian cancer. I cherish the memories I have of us discussing our favorite Thanksgiving traditions at my elementary school grandparent’s day, her supporting me at my first gymnastics meet, and my family visiting her at her house on the lake. While I hold these memories dear to my heart, I had lost all 4 of my grandparents in elementary school and didn’t get a chance to know them very well. As I got older and watched my friends’ relationships with their grandparents evolve, I wished I had had…

For this year’s TCS New York City Marathon, I am proud to be partnering with Tell Every Amazing Lady® to help fight ovarian cancer. My grandma passed away from cancer over a year ago, and I would love to run this race in her honor. My fundraising goal for the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon is $3,000. Any and all donations are much appreciated! Thank you for helping to fight ovarian cancer.To donate to Carrie, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2024 TCS New York City Marathon fundraising page. To apply for a future marathon, or to learn…

Hi All, On Sunday, November 3rd, I will be running the 2024 TCS NYC Marathon with Team Tell Every Amazing Lady® (Tell Every Amazing Lady® About Ovarian Cancer Louisa M. McGregor Ovarian Cancer Foundation) and couldn’t be more excited to do so! I’ll be running in honor of one of the most beautiful souls to grace this earth, Joyce Gerard. Joyce came into my life 27 years ago, when her daughter and I met in elementary school and became instant best friends. She was a second mother to me and I will be forever grateful for the time we spent together.…

Join me in honoring the memory of my beloved aunt by supporting my journey to run the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon in her name.A true New Yorker, nurse, sister, best friend, aunt, and #1 Mets fan, my Aunt Rene fought a brave battle against ovarian cancer, showcasing resilience and grace every step of the way. Her strength continues to inspire me, and I’m determined to make a difference in the fight against this disease.Her diagnosis with ovarian cancer came at a pivotal time as she was a frontline worker during COVID-19. In the midst of the pandemic’s chaos,…

This November, I will be running in the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon with Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®, an organization that focuses on providing support to patients and survivors, raising public awareness, and sharing resources with key partners in the struggle to end ovarian cancer. I’m running with Team Tell Every Amazing Lady® in honor of my mom, Kris, who passed away in 2012 after a 6-year battle with ovarian cancer. I dedicate my training and marathon run to her, who fought her battle with so much courage and grace. My mom was vibrant, silly, and smart. She had an…

I became involved with T.E.A.L.® through my great friend and colleague Michael. My goal is to be in the best running shape of my life and enjoy the whole experience. I love how running “quiets” my head and often helps me think more clearly. It’s an activity that when completed, makes me feel better about my day and what was accomplished. If I had the power to make a difference related to ovarian cancer, I would want to increase awareness, funding and research. And hopefully a cure is discovered as a result.  Every amazing lady has the power to inspire…

My name is Maria. I’m 47 and married with two beautiful children. I’m a Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor as well as a Special Education Teaching Assistant in the Syosset High School. Up until August 2022 I lived a very healthy and active lifestyle…I have always suffered from IBS symptoms, and I noticed they were getting worse. Bloating, cramps, constipation, etc. Turns out after demanding an MRI thinking I had a blockage I was hit with the news that I had stage 3 ovarian cancer. Full hysterectomy and debulking came next with a difficult recovery and 8 rounds of chemotherapy. I couldn’t wait to enjoy the…

I lost a dear friend of mine to ovarian cancer two years ago. She was the same age as me, and also a runner and a triathlete. When I saw that Tell Every Amazing Lady® was one of the charities involved in the 2024 United Airlines NYC Half, I knew that this was the charity I wanted to run for and raise money for as a tribute to my friend.My friend Louisa dealt with her diagnosis with courage, grace, acceptance and even humor. I take the lessons I learned from her and try and apply them every day.I have a…

My name is Taylor Tuohey, I am from Rockaway Beach, New York City and I am so excited to run the 2024 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon with Tell Every Amazing Lady® in the upcoming weeks! I have chosen to run my first half marathon with Tell Every Amazing Lady® in memory of my mom – Coleen Tuohey. My mom battled ovarian cancer for several years before passing away in February 2014. My mom and I, along with family and friends would always participate in Tell Every Amazing Lady® walks as it was one of her favorite days. She would…

I wanted to introduce myself and give a little background to how I found Tell Every Amazing Lady®. I am an avid runner and triathlete, I have been in the running community for years, as I am now 57. I have in the past found it meaningful to run for a cause bigger than myself and have raised awareness and funds for a lot of different organizations over the years. I ran to the White House for childhood cancer awareness, I have run the Marine Corps Marathon for Hope for the warriors, and I was a team leader for our local CF organization. Recently my…

I heard about Tell Every Amazing Lady® through my younger brother Henry, who ran with the team last year. The outpouring of love and support he received, and the donations he generated for the organization was truly inspiring.We lost our mom, MaryPat, to ovarian cancer in September of 2022. Running a half-marathon isn’t easy, and the training can sometimes be difficult. However, it is nothing compared to what our mom faced, like so many other women, in her fight against cancer. I am looking forward to pushing myself to honor what she went through. My goal for the race is to…

Wife, mom of two, and a passionate runner from Long Island. With a decade of running experience, I’ve conquered races from 5Ks to marathons, including the TCS NYC Marathon last November. This upcoming United Airlines NYC Half Marathon is not just a race for me; it’s a journey in honor of my dear friend Maria, bravely battling ovarian cancer. The best part? Maria is running this empowering journey by my side.To donate to Kimberly, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2024 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon fundraising page. To apply for a future marathon, or to learn more, please…

I am running with Team Tell Every Amazing Lady® in memory of my grandmother who passed away from ovarian cancer in 2020. My grandmother was the most generous and kindhearted person I’ve ever known, and I cannot think of a better way to honor her memory than to fundraise for an organization that supports those battling ovarian cancer. Since my grandmother’s passing, I have inevitably learned a lot about this deadly disease. I was very shocked to learn that there is no screening test for ovarian cancer and many women aren’t familiar with the signs and symptoms. I am extremely grateful…

My best friend’s mom passed away in September of 2022 to ovarian cancer after fighting for about 8 years. I considered her my aunt not because we are related, but because she was like a second mom to me. She was one of those truly special individuals. Every person that had her in their life was blessed to have known her and we were all so lucky to have her fight for those extra years. We all miss her very much! Additionally, last year it was an amazing experience running for Team Tell Every Amazing Lady® in the 2023 NYC…

I heard of Tell Every Amazing Lady® via social media and word of mouth in the past, but I first got involved in the fall of 2022. My mother, Mary Pat, had recently passed away after battling ovarian cancer for 8 years, and my friend suggested we sign up with Team Tell Every Amazing Lady® for the upcoming NYC Half Marathon. I thought it would be a great opportunity to find some therapy in running, while also raising money and awareness for an incredible organization whose mission means so much to me. Not only was completing the 2023 NYC Half…

My mother was first diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer in 2011. We looked for an organization that supported women diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer and their families, but really couldn’t find many resources. We found a group in New Jersey, which while very helpful, was far. We continued to look and found Tell Every Amazing Lady®. Tell Every Amazing Lady® is an amazing organization! My mother found so much support bonding with her “sisters” and loved the weekly Wednesday mediation groups. In February 2022 when we learned my mother would need to begin in-home hospice and I was eight months pregnant, we…

On March 17th, I’m running the 2024 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon with my friend, Maria. She was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at stage three and has had a myriad of chemo treatments, major surgery, and trial drugs since then. I have never met and never will meet a stronger woman than her. She has the most positive and optimistic attitude about it all. She shows up at the gym to work out even through treatments. (Even at the ungodly hour, 5:15am!). She recently started a new job, continues to support her family, works out and goes on about her life, with…

Hi, my name is Blair I am 16 and a junior in high school. I decided to start to run to learn to push myself and persevere through races and even training. I run for my high school, where we won our league championship, where I got first place. Mainly I am a long-distance runner, and my main events are 3200m and 5000m. I hope to improve over the next two years to continue running in college and achieve more of my goals. I am running the 2024 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon to promote Tell Every Amazing Lady® and…

Hi, my name is Ariana, and I am running for all the people who are enduring something much greater than running 13 miles in some discomfort. Those people are the true inspirations and the true heroes, and I will be running for you, because you inspire me. It is a privilege to be able to move my body and feel the pavement beneath my feet. I am running this race for all the people who aren’t physically able to run themselves.To donate to Ariana, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2024 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon fundraising page. To apply…

Meet Levana! Captain of team Elle’s Pretty Hall which raised over $10,000 for the 15th Annual Brooklyn T.E.A.L.® Walk/Run™ Celebration! Hi! I’m Levana. I was diagnosed with Stage IV Ovarian Cancer in 2020 at age 33. The symptoms were subtle- headaches, fatigue, bloating. I was diagnosed through a CA 125 blood test during my annual gynecologic appt. I was able to get this blood test because I have the BRCA1 gene- I learned I had this gene after my mom passed away from Ovarian Cancer and I did genetic testing. Despite my best efforts at surveillance there is NO test…

The 2023 TCS New York City Marathon is hosted by NYRR (New York Road Runners) . We’re thrilled to have another inspiring team of runners in this amazing event again. 

The 2023 TCS New York City Marathon is hosted by NYRR (New York Road Runners) . We’re thrilled to have another inspiring team of runners in this amazing event again. Visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2023 TCS New York City Marathon fundraising page here: Click here

The 2023 TCS New York City Marathon is hosted by NYRR (New York Road Runners) . We’re thrilled to have another inspiring team of runners in this amazing event again. Visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2023 TCS New York City Marathon fundraising page here: Click here

The 2023 TCS New York City Marathon is hosted by NYRR (New York Road Runners) . We’re thrilled to have another inspiring team of runners in this amazing event again. Visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2023 TCS New York City Marathon fundraising page here: Click here

The 2023 TCS New York City Marathon is hosted by NYRR (New York Road Runners) . We’re thrilled to have another inspiring team of runners in this amazing event again. Visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2023 TCS New York City Marathon fundraising page here: Click here

The 2023 TCS New York City Marathon is hosted by NYRR (New York Road Runners) . We’re thrilled to have another inspiring team of runners in this amazing event again. Visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2023 TCS New York City Marathon fundraising page here: Click here