Explore the powerful and inspirational stories of our Sharsheret athletes—each one highlighting their strength, determination, and the incredible journeys they’ve taken on and off the track.
Running for a Cause: Honoring My Mom’s Journey of Strength and Resilience
By Jordan Brodie
March 27, 2025
“In April 2024, my family’s world changed when my mom, Jodi, was diagnosed with breast cancer. With no prior family history, we found ourselves navigating uncharted territory.”
At the Finish Line: One Year Later
By Karan Kalan
June 23, 2024
“One thing I learned along my journey was to seek emotional support. The physical journey is hard, but the emotional journey for me was even harder. Even before I was officially diagnosed, I made a phone call to Sharsheret that proved to be invaluable to me.”
From College Philanthropy to my Personal BRCA Journey
By Aly Book
January 29, 2025
“When I was 18, I was a freshman at the University of Florida, excited to pledge Alpha Epsilon Phi, Alpha Tau chapter. During my time in the sorority, I learned about Sharsheret through our chapter’s philanthropic events.”
Running for Renee
By Alexa and Emily Podolsky
Posted November 03, 2022
“This year, my sister and I signed up to run the NYC Marathon with Team Sharsheret. Training for the marathon has been one of the most intensive and rewarding experiences of our lives.”
We Run For Team Daniella
By Sandy Nissel-Horowitz, Tammy Bryk (breast cancer survivor), Hillel Bryk, Jonathan Glaubach, Tamara Kaynan, Andrew Friedman, Yoni Brafman, Gabriella Greif, Sammy Schwartz
March 09, 2020
“The power, kindness, and encouragement of a community, of a support network, can raise a patient’s spirits and play a pivotal role in their journey. Daniella recognized that early on, which is why she reached out to Sharsheret immediately upon learning of her diagnosis.”
I Run Because Of The Kindness Sharsheret Treated My Mom With
By Devorah Oved
March 09, 2020
“The relief on my mom’s face after getting off the phone with a comforting Sharsheret staff member and after opening an unexpected package of informational pamphlets meant the world to me.
I Run For Team Sharsheret In Memory Of My Mom
By Johanna Oliel
March 09, 2020
“She carries me to the finish line and I carry her in my heart.”
I Run For Team Sharsheret Because Alone We Can Do So Little, Together We Can Do So Much
March 09, 2020
“Having ran this race in the past with Sharsheret, there was no question I would return.”
I Run For Team Sharsheret To Give Hope To People Facing Cancer
By David Sohboff
March 09, 2020
“In our hearts and minds, Sharsheret is one of the most worthy and vital organizations we know and I’d run a half marathon every weekend if I could to support them!”
Why I’m Running My Second Half Marathon With Team Sharsheret
March 13, 2019
This will be my second NYC half and the second time I am running for an incredible cause in memory of an incredible woman.