“Growth is on the other side of discomfort.”
I’ve known this for what seems like forever, yet somehow the early mornings, heavy legs, humidity, and mental battle still get me every time I ramp up my runs.
Running has taught me a lot: my body can do hard things, consistency matters, running slower helps make you faster, and sometimes you just have to keep putting one foot in front of the other and “fake it till you make it.” I’ve also learned that carbs are an especially important (and delicious) part of this life experience—as are crossing the MacArthur and Venetian causeways on foot. 
But I’m lucky. When training gets hard, I have options- advice from a coach or seasoned runner, an updated training plan, or friends and family who keep me accountable and remind me I can do it. I know I chose this battle, and that I have help at my fingertips.
But fighting cancer isn’t a choice.
People very close to me have faced this disease, and I’ve seen firsthand the strength, courage, exhaustion, fear, and uncertainty that come with a fight no one asked for. My temporary discomfort during a run is nothing compared to what they’ve endured—and that’s why I’m running for Sharsheret once again.
Sharsheret supports women and families at high risk and those facing breast and ovarian cancer before, during, and after diagnosis.
I’m running for the previvors, the survivors, those we’ve lost, and the women and families navigating this disease today. I’m running to honor their strength, raise awareness, and help provide the support they need. Please help me turn my miles (and my carbs!) into something more meaningful- Help me reach—and exceed—my $2,500 fundraising goal! Every step and every dollar supports Sharsheret’s breast and ovarian cancer programs and services, and means more than I can say.
Almost time for some serious carb loading! Thank you for being part of my half-marathon. 
Love you all and happy running!
Shana Tova,
Deena
All contributions are tax-deductible. Thank you so much for your support!
Huge shoutout to Asher, Beni, and Eitan who (in Hebrish) taught me that if the cause is important enough, you should always be proud to fight. You inspire me. I miss your amazing perspectives on life and continue to pray for your safety.
Honor Roll
talia dennis
Sep 20, 2026
Florida, US
Rami Dennis
Sep 10, 2026
US
Shari Lindenbaum
Sep 8, 2026
New Jersey, US
“I'm so proud of you! You are doing something Amazing to remind women of their strength!”
Elisabeth Trofimtchouk
Sep 4, 2026
Florida, US
Dahlia Goldbrenner
Sep 3, 2026
New Jersey, US
“go Deena go!!!!”
Beth Spier
Sep 3, 2026
Florida, US
Dawna Leshetz
Sep 2, 2026
Florida, US
“Way to go Deena!!”
Melinda Caplan
Sep 2, 2026
New York, US
“mazel tov Denna in making your goal”
Carol Lasek
Sep 1, 2026
Florida, US
Irit Bean
Aug 31, 2026
Colorado, US
“go get em tiger 🐅💕 💪!!!”
Tammy Schreiber
Aug 29, 2026
New York, US
“We love you Deena!”
Alexia Mouyal
Aug 27, 2026
Florida, US
Dayna Wald
Aug 26, 2026
Florida, US
Anonymous
Aug 26, 2026
Florida, US
“Go Deena!”
Sarah Blum
Aug 26, 2026
New Jersey, US
Rebecca Naumberg
Aug 26, 2026
New York, US
“Keep running!! Love you Rifkie & Danny”
DANIEL SILVERMAN
Aug 26, 2026
New Jersey, US
Joel Suissa
Aug 26, 2026
Florida, US
Anonymous
Aug 26, 2026
New York, US
“Go Deena!”
Samara Dennis
Aug 26, 2026
Florida, US
Anonymous
Aug 26, 2026
New Jersey, US
Michael August
Aug 26, 2026
New York, US
Anonymous
Aug 26, 2026
Florida, US
Eric Lowenstein
Aug 26, 2026
New York, US
“let’s go Deena! xoxo sara and mark”
Sara Bloom
Aug 26, 2026
New York, US
Cindy Lyon
Aug 26, 2026
Florida, US
“go deena!”
Rena Cole
Aug 26, 2026
New York, US
“in honor of my wife Susan Carmen”
Joel Carmen
Aug 25, 2026
Florida, US
“break 12?”
linda goldkrantz
Aug 24, 2026
New York, US
Ari Cohen
Aug 23, 2026
Florida, US
N N
Aug 23, 2026
Florida, US
“Go Deena! you got this!!”
Yali Margalit
Aug 23, 2026
New York, US
$3,489.00
$2,500.00
Florida, United States
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