My husband, Charles, is using his dream race, the TCS New York City Marathon, to fundraise for an organization that has helped me in ways I could never imagine: Sharesheret. Ever since I was diagnosed with breast cancer, Sharesheret has been at my side, providing counseling, putting me in touch with others, and surprising me with unexpected kindnesses, like a post-surgery pillow that cushions my chest against the seatbelt.
The TCS New York City Marathon is more than a race for both of us. My mother, Lila, was born and raised in New York City. Charles’s side of the family includes four generations of Rotbluts who have lived in the city. Plus, the course runs just blocks south of his dad's high school.
Charles already had an entry, so he reached out to Sharesheret and asked if he could fundraise for them. Sharesheret has been extraordinarily supportive of me in my fight against breast cancer. Running for them also honors my late mother, Lila, and Charles’s mother, Micheline. Both were/are breast cancer survivors.
Sharesheret is a national not-for-profit organization supporting women and families at high risk and those facing breast and ovarian cancer at every stage — before, during, and after diagnosis. It has provided me with counseling and resources, and surprised us with unexpected kindnesses, like a post-surgery pillow that cushioned my chest against the seatbelt.
We are asking you to support Charles in his athletic and fundraising efforts as he takes on this challenge and I fight back against my own cancer. All contributions are tax-deductible, and when you give, please ask your employer whether they will match your gift.
Thank you for your support!
Honor Roll
“Good luck Charles and Marni!!”
Tamara Burns
Aug 9, 2026
Illinois, US
“Good luck Charles, you’ve got this! Hope to join you for a (short) run at some point!”
Sandra Morris
Aug 9, 2026
Illinois, US
“Wishing you a successful marathon and Marnie a smooth recovery so we can be there to cheer you on. xox JoEllen & Gil”
Gil Rosenthal
Aug 8, 2026
New York, US
Anonymous
Aug 7, 2026
Illinois, US
“Happy to support this cause!”
Carl Jalnos
Aug 4, 2026
Illinois, US
“Good luck Marni and Charles.”
Gina Leiserowitz
Aug 4, 2026
California, US
Efren Heredia
Aug 3, 2026
Illinois, US
“For Marni and Charles”
Veronika Weithofer
Aug 3, 2026
Illinois, US
“Charles.. very impressive the way you support Marni. Marnis got this.”
Marcy Kostis
Aug 3, 2026
Illinois, US
Allison Hutner
Aug 2, 2026
Illinois, US
Felicia Lewin
Aug 1, 2026
Texas, US
“Frederick W”
Frederick W Skoler
Jul 31, 2026
Illinois, US
“love you Marni!”
Pilar Burmeister
Jul 31, 2026
Maine, US
Jennifer Segal
Jul 31, 2026
Pennsylvania, US
Jeanette Zemsky
Jul 31, 2026
Illinois, US
“In honor of my sister, Laura "Mac" Jeffers, who is a breast cancer survivor! Good luck Charles and Marni!”
Annie Prada
Jul 31, 2026
Georgia, US
Rebecca Feldman
Jul 31, 2026
Illinois, US
“Proud of both of you!”
Carolyn Bleicher
Jul 31, 2026
Colorado, US
Eva Steingold
Jul 31, 2026
Illinois, US
Leah Jones
Jul 31, 2026
Illinois, US
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