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 no complaints, even on her worst feeling days. She has shown me the true meaning of strength and true meaning of being unstoppable. I’m so excited and honored to be running alongside her and Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®.
We became aware and involved with Tell Every Amazing Lady® around 2022. My friend was diagnosed with ovarian cancer that year. She researched and found Tell Every Amazing Lady®. We wanted to be involved with every amazing lady going through the same health struggles.
My goal for NYC half is to be present and grateful, to take in the camaraderie of running with Tell Every Amazing Lady®, the support of family, friends and strangers cheering us on. It’s the greatest gift to be able to exercise, to move, to run. I want to be fully present and feeling gratitude for the full 13 miles.
Running has always been a challenge for me. Two years ago, I started running and I couldn’t get past 2 miles for a long time. Only a year after I started training, I ran the NYC Marathon. I feel a sense of pride and accomplishment for myself. I feel unstoppable. Anyone can do anything they want if you believe you can!
To donate to Danielle, 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 visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s half-marathon page today.
