My Story
Why do I run?
I first got into running when some friends and I organized a 5K in memory of a close high school friend who had passed away. He was a passionate runner, and that event was a way for all of us to honor him.
What started as a tribute quickly became something more. Running has since become a staple in my life. The mental and physical effects of running are truly remarkable. My mental and physical health have transformed, and running is a major reason for that.
Why Dana-Farber?
Cancer has touched many parts of my life. My best friend from college watched both of his parents battle, and beat, cancer. My girlfriend's grandmother, who has been a maternal figure to her, lost her husband far too young.
Cancer is inescapable; everyone you know has been touched by it in some way. When I decided I wanted to run Boston in 2026 through a charity bid, choosing Dana-Farber was a no-brainer.
My day job is also cancer research focused. I work as the Lead Data Specialist at the MIT BioMicro Center. I lead a team that supports several large-scale research projects, ranging from cancer research, immunology, environmental remediation, endometriosis, and more. Additionally, I am the Koch Institute's Break Through Cancer Data Coordinator.
Being a part of such great collaborative efforts only further cemented my choice to run and support Dana-Farber.
I'm ready to take on 26.2 miles — not just for myself, but for every life touched by cancer. My goal is to raise $20,000 for Dana-Farber's lifesaving research, and with your support, I know we can go even further.