Melissa Burnazian's 2026 NYC Half Marathon Fundraising Page

Dear Friends and Family,

I’m excited to share that I am an official member of Team Sharsheret for the 2026 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon.

While I’ve run this race before (in picture above from 2018), this year carries a profoundly deeper meaning. Breast and ovarian cancer have affected four generations of women in my family, and given my own recent breast cancer journey, supporting this cause feels deeply personal and meaningful. Movement, especially running, has been a powerful part of my life and more importantly healing journey. Training for the NYC Half Marathon helps me channeling everything I’ve been through into something purposeful.

I’m running 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. They show up with compassion, information, and community at moments when it is needed most. As I thought about how I could do more, how I could take my experience and turn it outward, joining Team Sharsheret felt like the answer.

As part of this commitment, I’ve pledged to raise funds to support Sharsheret’s critical breast and ovarian cancer programs. I would be so grateful for your support, whether through a donation, sharing my effort with others, or securing corporate matching for your gift. Every contribution is tax-deductible and directly fuels essential services for women and families across the country.

Thank you always for your encouragement and support.

Melissa