I will be running the 2024 NYC Marathon with Team Sharsheret in honor and memory of Olivia Shamah, the wife of my dear friend and colleague David Shamah. Olivia sadly passed away in late March due to cancer, which started as breast cancer and then metastasized. Over the years of battling her illness, she fought without fanfare or making a big deal, never wanting to burden anyone. Olivia grew up in California, the daughter of European immigrants. Her mother was a Holocaust survivor. Her parents ran a popular fast food restaurant, and Olivia could have just continued down that path. Somehow, she found her way to observant Judaism, married David and into the Syrian culture, made aliyah, and raised five wonderful and special children. With all the twists and turns her life took, Olivia faced it all with her quick wit, great sense of humor, and astute understanding of people and politics. Olivia adored her family and marveled at their accomplishments. She was a kind and loyal friend. She was down to earth, without pretense. She enjoyed good books, good movies, good music, and good food, and was happy to talk about all those things. She will be missed. The funds we raise together in Olivia's honor and memory will enable Sharsheret to help those fighting their own battles with cancer find strength and hope. May Olivia's memory be for a blessing.
Honor Roll
“Behatzlacha on the race today! May her Neshama have an Aliyah”
Yehudit Lyons
Nov 3, 2024
Tennessee, US
Barbara. And David Matalon
Oct 31, 2024
New York, US
Rebecca Ash
Oct 30, 2024
IL
Ellen Krieger
Oct 29, 2024
Florida, US
Charlotte Coran
Oct 28, 2024
Tel Aviv, IL
“From the Shamah kids, thank you Matt!”
David Shamah
Oct 15, 2024
IL
Anonymous
Oct 11, 2024
IL
Neil Gillman
Oct 10, 2024
IL
“Go Krieger! You've got this!”
Robert Grossman
Oct 10, 2024
Maryland, US
Judah Koller
Oct 9, 2024
IL
Anonymous
Oct 8, 2024
New York, US
“Go Matt Go! Love Adina and Michael”
Michael Emerson
Oct 7, 2024
Tennessee, US
Richard Demb
Oct 7, 2024
Idaho, US
Dora Haar
Oct 7, 2024
New York, US
Sammy Azair
Oct 6, 2024
IL
“so proud of you, Matt!”
Emily Bitton
Oct 6, 2024
New Jersey, US
Sharon Weingarten
Sep 29, 2024
IL
DAVID GREENSPON
Sep 25, 2024
IL
Eddy Resnick
Sep 24, 2024
IL
Anonymous
Sep 24, 2024
IL
Mike Froehlich
Apr 15, 2024
California, US
“true eshet chayil.”
Barbara &David Matalon
Apr 11, 2024
New York, US
David Shamah
Apr 11, 2024
IL
“Excited for you to win the Marathon! Don't let everybody down.”
David Weissmann
Apr 10, 2024
New Jersey, US
“May her Neshama have an Aliyah. Sending strength and support to the Shamah family.”
Elya Cowland
Apr 10, 2024
IL
“yasher koach Matt on running for this special and important cause we are verty proudof you love Mom and Abba”
Rachelle Bitton
Apr 10, 2024
New York, US
$5,194.00
$4,500.00
IL
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