I’m running the NYC marathon! 

This may be surprising to many, for one thing I’ve never considered myself a runner. But after living in NYC for 16 years, I started to see the NYC marathon as a coveted challenge and accomplishment. I am incredibly lucky to have the opportunity to run this year. Through my organization, Hispanic Federation, I am able to take this opportunity and run with it :) and I can fundraise for an agency who does amazing work. Believe me, I’ve worked at the Hispanic Federation for the past 12 years and have seen lives transformed because of our work. After a major health scare in 2021, and as a mother of 2 young children, I am taking this opportunity seriously and am using my training to prioritize my health and well being. I am doing this for my kids, husband, dad, mom, sisters, family, friends, undocumented immigrants, asylum seekers, and children and families in need, but at the end of the day, I’m doing something very hard for me…. I’m doing this for myself.  I am asking for your support and even if you cannot contribute monetarily, I also accept positive vibes and thoughts for my attempt at running 26.2 miles this November ❤️ 

The proceeds from our dedicated runners who sign up to run with Hispanic Federation will support our community assistance programs to provide emergency relief, such as cash assistance, food, health, and economic support to meet the many needs of severely impacted Latino families in more than 41 states across the U.S. and Puerto Rico.