Stories
Michael Ring
Michael Ring
Michael Ring
From a way out of gym class to overcoming Guillán-Barre Syndrome, running, with a pinch of humor, has played many roles in Michael's journey.
Mary Johnson
Michael Ring
Michael Ring
With the help of fellow amputee athletes and Achilles International, Mary was able to re-learn how to run and made lifelong friends in the process.
Mauricio Blandino
Mauricio Blandino
Mauricio Blandino
After surviving a Traumatic Brain Injury, Mauricio defied all expectations by becoming a Boston Qualifying marathon runner and an advocate for the Brain Injury Association.
Sarah Favinger
Mauricio Blandino
Mauricio Blandino
For Sarah, running became the key to success as a classical musician. Outside the concert hall, she coaches at the non-profit Girls on the Run.
Stephen Andrews
Stephen Andrews
Stephen Andrews
Stephen's weight loss journey began with one short run. He has since lost over 50lbs, run 11 marathons, and become a local hero in Brooklyn.
Saavik Ford
Stephen Andrews
Stephen Andrews
After being diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis, Saavik rediscovered her love of running and fought through her symptoms to run the NYC Marathon for Team IBDKids.
Anna Mercatili
Stephen Andrews
Alan Cory Kaufman
Anna continues to honor her late mother by volunteering as a guide for Achilles International, helping athletes with disabilities run marathons.
Alan Cory Kaufman
Rosita Chan-Vicelich
Alan Cory Kaufman
Since 1992, Alan never missed a NYC Marathon– until he was diagnosed with Stage 4 melanoma. After a year of fighting cancer, he vowed to complete his 25th NYC Marathon.
Ben Chan
Rosita Chan-Vicelich
Rosita Chan-Vicelich
When his dear friend and mentor began to suffer from diabetes-related renal failure, Ben donated his kidney and both lives were changed forever.
Rosita Chan-Vicelich
Rosita Chan-Vicelich
Rosita Chan-Vicelich
Rosita never considered herself a runner until her early 50's, when she ran her first marathon for Fred's Team. Now, running has become a lifestyle and family activity.