Dear Friends and Family,
I am proud to share that I will be running the 2026 United Airlines NYC Half on March 15th as a member of Team Sharsheret, a national nonprofit that supports Jewish women and families facing breast and ovarian cancer. Sharsheret provides critical resources, guidance, and community at moments when they are needed most.
While I’ve run this race before in 2018, this year carries a far deeper meaning.
Breast and ovarian cancer have affected multiple generations of women in my family and after navigating my own breast cancer journey this past year, supporting this mission feels deeply personal. Movement, especially running, has been a powerful part of my life and more importantly, my healing. Training for the NYC Half Marathon is giving me a way to channel everything I’ve been through into something purposeful.
When I thought about how I could turn my experience outward and support others, joining Team Sharsheret felt like a natural and meaningful choice.
As part of my commitment, I have pledged to raise funds for Sharsheret’s lifesaving programs. I would be so grateful for your support through a tax deductible donation, as every gift, no matter the size, moves this mission forward and helps women and families across the country receive the care and connection they deserve.
Thank you always for your encouragement and support.
Melissa
Honor Roll
george burnazian
Mar 13, 2026
Texas, US
Lara Clark
Mar 13, 2026
Texas, US
“Proud of your strength and resilience! Lets go!”
Kim Shankman
Mar 11, 2026
New York, US
Rebecca Fruman
Mar 10, 2026
Maryland, US
Julie Goldberger
Mar 9, 2026
Texas, US
carrie Schreckinger
Mar 9, 2026
New York, US
“Love seeing this! Have a great run! May the wind be at your back and the sun on your face!”
Paul Dorr
Mar 9, 2026
New York, US
“Cheering you on Melissa our strong and inspiring friend !!”
Noreen Sankbeil
Mar 9, 2026
New York, US
“So strong! You are an inspiration!”
Ariella Duker
Mar 9, 2026
New York, US
“so happy to support you and this amazing cause. we love you!”
Jodi Yomtov
Mar 9, 2026
Texas, US
“we love u!!”
Jamie Levinson
Mar 4, 2026
Florida, US
“YOU GO GIRL!!! You are an incredible inspiration to every survivor!!”
Shelly Kovacs
Mar 1, 2026
Michigan, US
“You are amazing!”
Lisa Pick
Feb 23, 2026
Michigan, US
Mark Bell
Feb 22, 2026
Texas, US
Wendy and Gary Schnierow
Feb 17, 2026
US
Jamie Cohen
Feb 16, 2026
Maryland, US
Meredith Gotlin
Feb 9, 2026
New York, US
“so incredibly proud of your strength and determination! Love, Meems”
Marissa Leichter
Feb 7, 2026
Florida, US
“we love you, melissa! rooting for you, always!! love, the goldsteins”
Patty Goldstein
Feb 7, 2026
New York, US
“So proud!”
Sara Roberts
Feb 6, 2026
New York, US
chris sale
Feb 6, 2026
New York, US
“Proud of you ans so happy so support this important initiative!!”
Amy Staub
Feb 5, 2026
New York, US
Robyn Joseph
Feb 5, 2026
New York, US
“You are a true inspiration and got this!!!!!”
Amy Tuchman
Feb 5, 2026
New York, US
Nicole Sharett
Feb 5, 2026
New York, US
Megan Tempel-Milner
Feb 5, 2026
Virginia, US
“You are an inspiration!”
Joanne Schneider
Feb 5, 2026
California, US
Karen Dahl
Feb 4, 2026
New York, US
“Go Melissa!! We know you will crush it! 💕”
Jennifer Hoke
Feb 4, 2026
Connecticut, US
“Crushing it! Run like the wind! So proud to call you my friend!”
Pamela Unger
Feb 4, 2026
New York, US
“Melissa you never cease to amaze me!”
Lisa Katzenstein
Feb 4, 2026
New York, US
“go Melissa!!”
Lora Martinez
Feb 4, 2026
New York, US
“In honor or my Awesome, Amazing Beautiful daughter! You are truly an inspiration for everyone!”
Marilyn Pick
Feb 4, 2026
Maryland, US
Lisa Alpern
Feb 4, 2026
California, US
Dina Cholack and David Ciagne
Feb 4, 2026
New York, US
“You are an inspiration. Cheering for you!”
Jaime Abrams
Feb 4, 2026
New York, US
“Good luck Melissa! So proud of you!”
Samantha Endick
Feb 4, 2026
New Jersey, US
“love you & so proud of you my friiend! xo”
Pamela Hacker
Feb 4, 2026
New York, US
Adam Teninbaum
Feb 4, 2026
New York, US
“so proud of you Melissa and happy to support such a meaningful cause. Go get them Canastie partner!”
Ayala Usdin
Feb 4, 2026
New York, US
Jackie Dolson-Shewchuk
Feb 4, 2026
New York, US
Gillian Mollod
Feb 4, 2026
New York, US
“Love that you’re doing this !!! cheering you on from afar!”
Jessica Beiler
Feb 4, 2026
California, US
“So proud of you Melis! 💪 We love you! The Chandlers”
Kristen Chandler
Feb 4, 2026
Ohio, US
Sonali Jindal
Feb 4, 2026
California, US
Kelly Ramot
Feb 4, 2026
New York, US
Shay Kuperman
Feb 4, 2026
Texas, US
“Dedicated to Melissa, Gillian, Kim, and myself ❤️”
Jessica Fox
Feb 4, 2026
New York, US
Jessica Studness
Feb 4, 2026
New York, US
“You’re such an inspiration! We’re with you every step of the way❤️”
Jaime Spizman
Feb 4, 2026
Georgia, US
“love you ma!”
Haley Geffen
Feb 4, 2026
California, US
Anonymous
Dec 11, 2025
New York, US
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$2,500.00
New York, United States
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