Running the LA Marathon this year means more to me than just covering 26.2 miles.

I’m honored to be running as part of the Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Research’s Hirshberg Training Team, a cause I’m deeply connected to through my work and one that stands for perseverance, resilience, and continuing to fight even when the road is long. Pancreatic cancer impacts so many lives, and supporting research, better treatment options, and improved patient care is something I truly believe in.

This will be my second marathon, my first race of 2026, and a marker of a year I’ve chosen to fill with challenging purpose. Training for this race, the early mornings, the long Saturday miles, and the runs I didn’t always want to do, has been a constant reminder that this journey is bigger than me. Huge gratitude to VRC and HRC, Wednesday run club, for pulling me forward when motivation was low.

Running a marathon for cancer research puts everything into perspective. It’s a humbling reminder that we’re part of something collective. That progress happens when individuals show up together, mile by mile.

I have committed to raising $500 to support pancreatic cancer research through the Hirshberg Foundation. Your support, whether through a donation or encouragement, truly means more than you know. Together, we can make a real difference in this fight.

Thank you for being part of this journey with me.