2026 NYC Marathon · Benefiting Breakthrough T1D
I'm running 26.2 miles. You get to make it hurt.
On November 1, 2026, I'm running the New York City Marathon to raise $26,200 for Breakthrough T1D in honor of my son, Sam. To make things interesting, I'm handing my race-day playlist over to donors. The more you give, the more power you have to torture me while I run.
Why I'm Running
The Reason: Sam
When Sam was 7 years old, he was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. Overnight, life became a constant calculation of carbs, finger pricks, sensor changes, and late-night alarms.
T1D doesn't take days off, and neither does Sam. He handles every blood sugar drop, pump beep, and interruption with incredible resilience and humor.
Running 26.2 miles is hard. But living with an autoimmune disease every single day without a break is harder. If Sam can manage that 24/7/365, the absolute least I can do is suffer through 26 miles of terrible songs to help fund a cure.
Choose Your Weapon
How to Make Me Suffer
Every dollar goes directly to Breakthrough T1D. Here is what your gift unlocks:
Vote on the Torture Track
Cast your vote in the poll to decide which song blasts in my ears the exact moment I come off the Willis Avenue Bridge at Mile 20.
Nominate a Torture Song
Add any song of your choice into the Mile 20 voting pool. If it gets enough votes, I'm stuck listening to it.
Guaranteed Playlist Spot
Lock in a guaranteed song of your choice that will play through my headphones during the first 20 miles.
“Roast Me” Voice Memo
Record an audio voice memo roasting me, cheering me on, or reading a recipe. I won't hear it until I'm deep in the race.
The Brutal Final 10K
Lock in a guaranteed song AND an audio memo during the most agonizing stretch of the marathon: the final 6.2 miles into Central Park.
How It Works
Give
Click over to Breakthrough T1D and make your tax-deductible donation.
Submit
Drop your song request or voice memo right here with your donation name.
Thank You for the Support
Every dollar goes straight toward life-changing research, clinical trials, and better technology for millions of kids and adults like Sam. Thank you for your generosity, your encouragement, and for your terrible taste in music.