As many know my brother Bobby passed away in September 2020 from Sarcoidosis. I wanted to announce that this year, I have been selected to represent the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research (FSR) at the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon on November 5th, 2023!!! As a member of Team Rally for Sarc, I will be training, fundraising and ultimately running 26.2 miles to raise awareness for sarcoidosis, help support those impacted by sarcoidosis, and help bring us closer to a cure. This is my very first marathon. I'm excited, emotional and nervous all at the same time.

FSR is the leading international organization dedicated to finding a cure for sarcoidosis and improving care for sarcoidosis patients through research, education, and support. Since its establishment in 2000, FSR has fostered over $6 million in sarcoidosis-specific research efforts. This year, I am proud to run for Team Rally for Sarc to help make a difference and support their important mission!  

Sarcoidosis impacts approximately 1.2 million people worldwide and 200,000 in the U.S. People living with sarcoidosis wake up each day and face the challenges of living with a rare disease including the symptoms and side effects like overwhelming fatigue, trouble breathing, chest pain, headaches, joint pain, skin lesions and rashes, an overall feeling of sickness, along with other physical and mental symptoms that patients experience living with sarcoidosis. Currently, there is no known cause and limited treatment options.  

I hope you will consider supporting me this year by making a financial contribution to my page as I seek to support FSR, honor my brother and all those impacted by sarcoidosis. Your donation, of any amount, will not only help me achieve my goal, but will help make more patient support, and one day, a cure for sarcoidosis possible. 

Thank you in advance for your support! 

Click here for more information on sarcoidosis and the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research.