Jacob Runs for Team Sharsheret

Dear Friends and Family,

I am so excited to share with you that I am an official member of Team Sharsheret for the 2026 TCS NYC Marathon. I have already begun to train for my race by running the Central Park Half Marathon in February, and am inspired to undertake this rigorous challenge as I am doing it in support of Sharsheret, 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 is particularly meaningful for me to race on behalf of Sharsheret in honor of my two grandmothers and my aunt who all fought breast cancer. Sharsheret provides vital culturally relevant support to those who need it most. As I continually hear about the wonderful resource Sharsheret is for many friends and thousands of others locally and nationally, I wondered how I could do more. How can I make a difference? By taking on this personal challenge and joining with the other members of Team Sharsheret, I have found my answer.

As a member of this incredible team, I have pledged to raise $6,000 (which I hope to greatly exceed!) in support of Sharsheret's breast cancer and ovarian cancer programs and services. I am asking you to please support me in my athletic and fundraising efforts as I take on this challenge. All contributions are tax-deductible, and please ask your employer if they will match your gift!

I'll be running alongside one of my best friends Lance, and we're both committed to making every mile count.

Thank you all so much, in advance, for your support!

With gratitude,

Jacob