With the summer humidity finally behind us and 18+ mile runs top of mind, it looks like this thing is really happening. I’ve yet again caved to that once-every-three-year itch to run the NYC Marathon. Only this year is quite a bit different… not just because three years has morphed into four (thank you, Covid), or because it’s the 50th anniversary of the NYC Marathon, or because this Marathon Day may very well be the largest city-wide gathering since the pandemic hit. This year is quite a bit different because for me, it’s more personal than ever; I’m running in memory of my dear friend Naomi, who died of breast cancer three and a half years ago.
When Naomi first told me she’d been diagnosed, I was shocked — but not devastated. I mean, I’d only ever known people to survive breast cancer and so was secretly ‘relieved' that this wasn’t something ‘worse’ — say, a brain tumor or pancreatic cancer. In fact, the only women I’d known with breast cancer went through treatment, possibly a mastectomy, and came out stronger on the other side. Only much later did I realize how blissfully ignorant I’d been, blessed to have moved through life 'breast cancer dumb.’ I didn’t know from Triple Negative or Inflammatory Breast Cancer and was utterly clueless as to how insidious and aggressive breast cancer could be. I just didn’t get it. And frankly, I still kick myself for my naiveté.
I later learned that Sharsheret (also known as the Jewish breast cancer organization), was a helpful touchstone for Naomi when she was sick. Like other breast cancer organizations, Sharsharet has helped educate and demystify these poorly understood types of breast cancers, while providing a Jewish lens for support to people with breast (and ovarian) cancer. By running with Sharsheret, I’m hopeful the dollars I raise will not only offer comfort and care for cancer patients and their loved ones, but will educate others (especially those as ignorant as I was), so they, too, can become beacons of support.
Many people have remarked on Naomi’s vivacious, indomitable spirit... her magnetic presence... how she was brimming with moxie and lit up a room. It’s all true — and then some. I'd put it a bit more crassly (which Naomi would have fully endorsed). She had more balls than a brass monkey. One of the last times we were together was shortly before she was diagnosed, paying homage to one of our favorite haunts, Marie’s Crisis Cafe. Rare is the straight, cisgender woman who can clear the throngs of regulars for a front row seat by the piano at Marie’s Crisis. But when Naomi entered, the sea of men parted, and she owned the room, commanding every eyeball with her gutsy, guttural rendition of Tits & Ass. You can bet I will be channeling her at mile 20, summonsing every bit of energy and chutzpah to make it to the finish line.
Until that time, I’m hoping I can count on your support to help me reach this critical and especially personal fundraising goal.
With deep gratitude,
Mirm
Honor Roll
“Mirm, thank you for shining a light on this wonderful organization and on the memory of your beautiful friend, Naomi”
Caroline Waxler
Nov 7, 2021
New York, US
“You go girl! Namoi would be so proud of you!”
Andrea Hendler
Nov 6, 2021
Maryland, US
David Dunkin
Nov 4, 2021
New York, US
“Naomi’s energy and glow is with you❤️Mirmy!!!”
Marcia Friedman
Nov 4, 2021
Maryland, US
“You've got this, Mirm - it's a beautiful and bad ass way to honor Naomi's life!”
Rach and Mark Miller
Oct 31, 2021
Michigan, US
“Go Miri! I'm so proud of you.”
Reva Kriegel
Oct 25, 2021
Tennessee, US
Shailaja Rao
Oct 21, 2021
New York, US
“Go Cute LITtle!”
rachel lightman
Oct 16, 2021
New Jersey, US
Stacy Goldate
Oct 14, 2021
California, US
“woof woof”
Cat Hughes
Oct 13, 2021
Tennessee, US
“Naomi lives!”
Jim Farley
Oct 8, 2021
California, US
Susan Shmalo
Oct 7, 2021
California, US
“that night at maries crisis is one of my favorite memories too:)”
Amy Goldberg
Oct 6, 2021
California, US
“Tali and Joey inherited her beauty and moxy. Her spirit lives on! I’m happy to participate in her memory and in support of your effort.”
Barbara Rabkin
Oct 6, 2021
California, US
“xo”
Marcey Rezac
Oct 6, 2021
Delaware, US
“Way to go Mirm! What a beautiful way to honor Naomi's memory!”
Julie Datnow
Oct 6, 2021
California, US
Gary Bryfman
Oct 6, 2021
VIC, AU
Jennifer Eckstein
Oct 6, 2021
Arizona, US
Lindsay Reiss
Oct 5, 2021
New York, US
“you are a super athlete and a caring and devoted friend! my sneakers are off to you❤️”
Gail Reiss
Oct 5, 2021
New York, US
Jill Diodato
Oct 5, 2021
Florida, US
Bradley Solmsen
Oct 5, 2021
New York, US
“go mirm!”
Jacqui Goldenberg
Oct 5, 2021
VIC, AU
“you GO gurl. will be with you in spirit. and will take a moment to imagine naomi cheering you on at mile 20 with her glorious smile. also maybe singing tits & ass.”
Marnee Horesh
Oct 5, 2021
Oregon, US
Anonymous
Oct 5, 2021
New York, US
Brendan Kelly
Oct 5, 2021
New York, US
Debbie Rosen
Oct 5, 2021
New York, US
“Would have loved to belt out Tits & Ass with your remarkable friend. With love.”
Rebecca Phillips
Oct 5, 2021
New York, US
“Sending lots of Love - Have a Great Run! Lisa & Almah”
Lisa Gerstel
Oct 5, 2021
New York, US
Susan and Saul Wagner
Oct 5, 2021
New Jersey, US
Marni Mandell
Oct 5, 2021
Florida, US
“For mein sveete! How devastating about your beautiful friend, Naomi.”
Abigail Pickus
Oct 5, 2021
Illinois, US
“in memory of Naomi. have a great race.”
Nancy Weinberger
Oct 5, 2021
New York, US
“In memory of Naomi and her vivacious spirit”
Karen Radkowsky
Oct 5, 2021
New York, US
Todd Shotz
Oct 5, 2021
California, US
“go mirmy.”
Kim Fish
Oct 5, 2021
New York, US
Rebecca Hornstein
Oct 5, 2021
New York, US
Simon Black
Oct 4, 2021
VIC, AU
Laura Sirowitz
Oct 4, 2021
New York, US
Jesse Zilberstein Zilberstein
Oct 4, 2021
California, US
“In loving memory of the bright light that was Naomi.”
Elyssa Gaffin
Oct 4, 2021
New York, US
Susan Silverman
Oct 4, 2021
New York, US
Isabelle Nadler
Oct 4, 2021
Illinois, US
“On behalf of Max Gershenoff/Rivkin Radler LLP.”
Max Gershenoff
Oct 4, 2021
New York, US
Hana Gruenberg
Oct 4, 2021
New York, US
“What a humbling story. So happy to support your run and the incredible work of Sharsheret.”
Lisa Lieberman Barzilai
Oct 4, 2021
New York, US
“Can't wait to cheer you on! Grateful for you; for this and just generally. xo”
Deb Leipzig
Sep 30, 2021
New York, US
Gloria Radeff
Sep 30, 2021
New York, US
Michelle Freedman
Sep 30, 2021
New York, US
MIRIAM HARRIS
Sep 30, 2021
New York, US
“I did not know Naomi, but know others who did and were devastated by her loss. Good luck on your run!”
Shary Levitt
Sep 30, 2021
District of Columbia, US
“Thanks for inspiring my participation. You go, Girl! Vicki”
Vicki Agron
Sep 30, 2021
Florida, US
“Beautiful, Mirmie!”
Kara Rubin
Sep 30, 2021
New York, US
“Mirm thanks for leading this important cause.”
Andrea Wasserman
Sep 29, 2021
Massachusetts, US
“love you, Mirmy K!”
Corinne Kotler
Sep 29, 2021
New York, US
“Go Mirmy! Training so hard (and smart) and running for a great cause”
David Bryfman
Sep 29, 2021
New York, US
Gabrielle Brechner
Sep 29, 2021
New York, US
Mirm Kriegel
Sep 28, 2021
New York, US
Mirm Kriegel
Sep 28, 2021
New York, US
$5,411.00
$5,000.00
New York, United States
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