Athlete Stories

From Survivor to Victor


Four years ago I was diagnosed with breast cancer and two years ago I started my triathlon journey. Having barely any athletic experience, I decided to challenge myself with a humongous goal — as if completing active treatment wasn’t enough of an accomplishment!

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Riding for Sharsheret

If I look tired it’s because I am.  It was my first time riding 77 miles in one ride.  Why am I training?  I’ll get to that in a bit.

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My Road to Joining Sharsheret

It all started with the simplest of emails.  A member of Sharsheret’s Support Team was just checking in.

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Running for Rochelle

I am truly honored to be part of Team Sharsheret for the second year.  Last year when I ran in the NYC half marathon, I received an email the Friday before the race from Rochelle Shoretz wishing me good luck.

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Wearing Sharsheret’s Badge

Why do I run for team Sharsheret? Six years ago, two of my dear friends were diagnosed with breast cancer- that was my first introduction to the world of breast cancer and its impact on the lives of others.

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We Run For Team Daniella

On March 15th, we will be participating in the UA NYC Half Marathon as part of Team Daniella through Sharsheret.

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I Run Because Of The Kindness Sharsheret Treated My Mom With

The NYC Half Marathon is coming up on Sunday, and I couldn’t be more excited to run with Team Sharsheret!

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I Run For Team Sharsheret In Memory Of My Mom

My Mom had an extraordinary life. It was vibrant and colorful and full of love. She was taken from us too soon after she battled with ovarian cancer.

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I Run For Team Sharsheret Because Alone We Can Do So Little, Together We Can Do So Much

I am running the NYC Half Marathon this March with Team Sharsheret in honor of Daniella Stadtmauer!

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I Run For Team Sharsheret To Give Hope To People Facing Cancer

Running the #unitednychalf is unlike any other as you race down New York streets and over bridges usually filled with traffic, but for this special day, there are just runners, spectators and so much joy! Being part of Team Sharsheret is unlike any other because Sharsheret transforms women’s lives, strengthens families and gives hope to many facing cancer in our community throughout our county.

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Why I’m Running My Second Half Marathon With Team Sharsheret

This will be my second NYC half and the second time I am running for an incredible cause in memory of an incredible woman.

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