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 BEAT CANCER” party I had planned to throw myself only to find out that I am not cancer free. I may never be cancer free…As I am still going through my treatments I’ve never once thought of giving up. I have an amazing support system that has helped me through this battle, and I truly believe that God never gives you anything you can’t handle…
I am fundraising for Tell Every Amazing Lady® and planning on running this half marathon to prove to myself and to others that even with cancer, I can live my life to the fullest. I will never let it beat me without a fight.
To donate to Maria, 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.
