My family history made me extremely high risk for breast cancer. So, before it got me, I wanted to tackle it. This past January I had a prophylactic bilateral mastectomy with immediate DIEP reconstruction. It was a massive 9-hour surgery, a week stay in the hospital, and a painful recovery that likely saved my life. The pathology report came back that I had pre-cancer cells in my right breast.
Rena 1, Cancer 0!
Mike, Molly and our families have been my rocks and the main reason I opted for the surgery, they are my world... I've had two procedures so far and one more ahead of me. We kept it quiet, which is why you’re likely hearing about this for the first time. Well, except for Molly, who told everyone in her school (and perhaps the entire UWS) that “Mommy has Boo-Boos on her Boobies”. For a 4-year-old, she’s the real champ!
As most of you know, I don’t do small. Months into recovery I had the “brilliant” idea that the best way to overcome this and test my new body is to run the NYC Marathon. So, here I am, honored to be running with Team Sharsheret, an incredible Jewish organization that helps women and their families face breast cancer.
If you can support my run, I would be so grateful. More importantly, what I really want is for each of you to promise to commit to your monthly self-exams, yearly mammograms, and listening to your body.
I’m doing great- my training is going well and I’m excited to prove to myself that I can still do this. But of course, the best takeaway is that I’m healthy!
(and have new perky boobs :) #foobulous
Honor Roll
“You go girl! Thank you for representing and spreading so much light!”
Lesley Turkel
Dec 5, 2024
New York, US
Ashley Brenner
Dec 3, 2024
US
Anonymous
Nov 3, 2024
New York, US
“f cancer.”
Dana Rubin
Nov 2, 2024
New York, US
Stephanie Butnick
Nov 1, 2024
New York, US
Amy Latkin
Nov 1, 2024
New York, US
Anonymous
Oct 31, 2024
New York, US
Anonymous
Oct 31, 2024
New York, US
Amy Mezrahi
Oct 31, 2024
New York, US
“kol hakavod!”
Brigitte Dayan
Oct 31, 2024
New York, US
“You are amazing! so glad we reconnected. ill be cheering for you!”
Aviva (Oliker) and Scott Miller
Oct 31, 2024
New York, US
Anonymous
Oct 31, 2024
New York, US
Gwen Rocco
Oct 31, 2024
New York, US
Jaclyn Treinkman
Oct 25, 2024
New York, US
“Go Rena! We are so proud of you!!!”
Brittany Sorice
Oct 24, 2024
New York, US
Jenna Skorupa
Oct 24, 2024
New York, US
Emily Mitchell-Marell
Oct 23, 2024
New York, US
“Rena - You are such an inspiration!! (from Marc & Lisa)”
Marc Chodock
Oct 23, 2024
New York, US
Kara Suddock
Oct 23, 2024
New York, US
“Go Rena!”
Michael Potter
Oct 21, 2024
New Jersey, US
Keren Katz
Oct 20, 2024
California, US
Samantha Rubenstein
Oct 20, 2024
New York, US
“Sharsheret is very near and dear to our hearts as you know. Wishing you luck on marathon aunday!”
Leah Weinberg
Oct 20, 2024
New York, US
“Go RENA!!”
Jessica Hornblass Feingold
Oct 20, 2024
California, US
“With love from all the Santos”
Peri Santodonato
Oct 20, 2024
New York, US
Jenna Levy
Oct 14, 2024
New York, US
Effie Blassberger
Oct 13, 2024
New York, US
Rebecca Roberts
Oct 13, 2024
New York, US
“you’re amazing! you can do it!”
Jennifer Michael
Oct 13, 2024
New York, US
Calle Howard
Oct 13, 2024
New York, US
Jonathan Hyman
Oct 13, 2024
Connecticut, US
Anonymous
Oct 9, 2024
California, US
Linda and Hillel Cohen
Oct 1, 2024
New Jersey, US
Niki Fine
Sep 17, 2024
New York, US
“go Rena go! you can tackle anything! so proud of you! hugs and love. Susan”
Susan Peretz
Sep 7, 2024
New York, US
“we are so proud of you! you're going to crush it as always!”
Josh Fischler
Sep 6, 2024
Florida, US
Anonymous
Sep 5, 2024
New York, US
“Rena, You are an amazing woman whose courage and conviction are an inspiration. So proud of you for never backing down to the tough choices in life. We love you and wish you all the best in your marathon of life. Love Rob & Candy xo”
Michael Marinelli
Sep 3, 2024
Washington, US
Mark Kane
Sep 2, 2024
Washington, US
Yael Schwartzbard
Sep 1, 2024
New Jersey, US
Nadine Fischler
Aug 30, 2024
New York, US
Anonymous
Aug 30, 2024
New York, US
“Go Rena!”
Eytan Bayme
Aug 29, 2024
New York, US
“go Rena! nothing shoet of amazing.”
Rochelle Cheifetz
Aug 29, 2024
New York, US
“Go Rena!! superstar!! you got this!”
Jona Mici
Aug 29, 2024
New York, US
“Sending lots of love & support! 🙌🏻💞🙌🏻💞🙌🏻”
Michelle Nadel
Aug 28, 2024
Florida, US
“You will rock this!”
Carolyn Silver
Aug 28, 2024
New York, US
“Renz!”
Josh Altman
Aug 27, 2024
New York, US
“go Rena go!”
Juliana Jacobs
Aug 27, 2024
New Jersey, US
Laura and Daniel Kaufthal
Aug 27, 2024
New York, US
Shani Gutmajer
Aug 27, 2024
New Jersey, US
“Thank you for sharing your story. My mom had stage 1 breast cancer and recovered successfully.”
Ahmet Can
Aug 26, 2024
New Jersey, US
Adam Hirsch
Aug 26, 2024
Connecticut, US
“you are a true warrior and inspiration!”
Mary Lodico
Aug 26, 2024
New York, US
Mary Massey Benincasa
Aug 26, 2024
New York, US
“you definitely got this ❤️”
Mari Mulshenock
Aug 26, 2024
New York, US
“To Rena Fischler's health and to the proliferation of her fighting attitude!”
Louis Lipsky
Aug 26, 2024
IL
Anonymous
Aug 25, 2024
New York, US
Michael Seylar
Aug 25, 2024
New York, US
Yael Adler
Aug 25, 2024
California, US
“Gooooo Rena!!! 👏💪👏”
Amber Browning
Aug 25, 2024
Pennsylvania, US
Lisa Broad
Aug 25, 2024
Pennsylvania, US
Jaclyn Glicksman
Aug 25, 2024
New York, US
“go Rena!!!!”
Brittany Ellis
Aug 25, 2024
New Jersey, US
Julie Crampton
Aug 25, 2024
New York, US
Jennifer Erdman Hajar
Aug 25, 2024
New York, US
Dan Dovdavany
Aug 25, 2024
New Jersey, US
“Run away with this!”
Lawrence Lewitinn
Aug 25, 2024
New Jersey, US
“💓💕💗”
Alana Kessler
Aug 25, 2024
Kentucky, US
“You Got This!!! I'm so proud of you for being so Strong through this Journey. I Love You So Much!!! Go, Team Jacobs!!!”
Michael Jacobs
Aug 25, 2024
New York, US
Rena Jacobs
Apr 6, 2024
New York, US
$5,909.00
$4,500.00
New York, United States
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