Meet Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2024 TCS New York City Marathon Runner, Yvonne!

I lost a dear friend of mine to ovarian cancer two years ago. She was the same age as me, and also a runner and a triathlete. My friend Louisa dealt with her diagnosis with courage, grace, acceptance and even humor. I take the lessons I learned from her and try and apply them every day.

I had extensive knee surgery in September 2022 and ran my first half-marathon in November 2023 which was amazing although I did have some residual pain. My goal for this race is a pain free race! Apart from that, I want to raise lots of money for Tell Every Amazing Lady® and to have fun!

I love how running makes me feel – free, strong, confident, like I can do anything! I also love that I can pretty much do it anywhere, anytime and I get to enjoy and explore the environment I am in.

If I had the power to make a difference, I would love for there to be greater awareness around ovarian cancer and a more robust process for screening so more women could be diagnosed earlier.

Please show up and cheer us on! Every spectator and cheer helps!

To donate to Yvonne, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2024 TCS New York City Marathon fundraising page. To apply for a future marathon, or to learn more, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s marathon page today.

Meet Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2024 TCS New York City Marathon Runner, William!

On August 24th, 2023, my family lost Susan “Sue” Adams (my aunt) after her yearlong battle with ovarian cancer. Our family is very tight knit, and Aunt Sue’s cancer and passing was incredibly challenging for not only my uncle and cousins, but our extended family and the countless number of people Aunt Sue befriended and positively impacted in her life.

Despite the challenges, Aunt Sue never failed to inspire and encourage our family with her positive attitude, grace, and strength, and left us thinking, how can we turn a negative into a positive. A couple months after she passed away, I was in Brooklyn supporting friends who were running the 2023 New York Marathon. I was struck by how positive the atmosphere was. I was also thinking about Aunt Sue, as the race was run on her birthday (November 5th). I thought about how much she would’ve loved being there considering she grew up and lived her whole life in New York, was the first female scholarship athlete from White Plains High School, a WPHS Hall of Fame athlete and basketball coach, and had recently retired from being a dedicated physical education teacher. Following the race, it was hard to imagine a better way to make a difference and celebrate her life than to raise money for ovarian cancer through running the marathon.

To donate to William, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2024 TCS New York City Marathon fundraising page. To apply for a future marathon, or to learn more, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s marathon page today.

Meet Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2024 TCS New York City Marathon Runner, Traci!

I was 3 months away from running the Boston Marathon in 2018 when I found out that I had ovarian cancer.  

The more I learned about ovarian cancer, the bigger my personal vendetta against the disease grew.  I felt guilty that I was lucky to have a slow growing version that allowed me to catch my cancer at stage one.  I couldn’t believe how low the survival rate is and how easy it was to dismiss the symptoms as those experienced by “a woman of a certain age”.  I became passionate about sharing my experience with anyone who would listen and fundraising with the hope for a world without ovarian cancer.

I roared back the following year, requalified and was all set to run the Boston Marathon in April 2020 when Covid hit in March.  I ran a virtual Boston Marathon in my hometown that year, and then finally made it to Boston to run in person in October 2021.  Shortly before reaching my 5-year cancer free anniversary, I ran the Chicago Marathon in October 2022.  Cancer is not going to stop me.

 My husband, Mark (who is biggest supporter) and I became a dynamic fundraising duo, using each race as an opportunity to be among at the top ovarian cancer fundraisers in all of Canada.

I’m very excited to take the show on the road and to have the opportunity to run my 3rd World Marathon Major. And most importantly, I’m eager to continue my fundraising efforts to defeat this evil cancer through Team Tell Every Amazing Lady® at the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon.

To donate to Traci, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2024 TCS New York City Marathon fundraising page. To apply for a future marathon, or to learn more, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s marathon page today.

Meet Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2024 TCS New York City Marathon Runner, Tessa!

I had a family member get diagnosed with ovarian cancer, and when any family member gets diagnosed, it affects everyone. I heard of T.E.A.L.® through them and events/fundraisers they participated in for T.E.A.L.®. When I saw there was an opportunity to join T.E.A.L.® and help spread their message by running the TCS New York City Marathon, I thought it was the perfect organization to partner with. I’ve ran one other marathon before and absolutely loved it. The goal I set for myself then was to run the entire marathon, no walking allowed! For this marathon I would love to quicken my pace and finish in 3 hours and 30 minutes, which will be a half hour faster than I’ve ran a marathon before. I love the ability to use running as a mental break and recharge. I don’t like to listen to music or podcasts while running.

I like to be alone with my thoughts, focusing on the beauty of the environment around me. It helps me be more present in my life. Besides curing the disease entirely, I would change the ability of having an accurate screening test. Accurate screening is so important to prevent many different diseases and the fact that there isn’t one to test for ovarian cancer is a shame, especially because the symptoms of ovarian cancer are often times vague. I would want to tell those battling with ovarian cancer that their not alone.

I would want them to know that I’m cheering them on, supporting in anyway that I can. That I hope everyday brings them a little more strength, determination, and healing. I would want them to know that they are strong, inspiring and we’re all going to get through this together. I am incredibly grateful that I get to run for such an amazing cause and I can’t wait to continue to share the message of T.E.A.L.® and spread awareness of ovarian cancer.

Sincerely,

Tessa Spencer

To donate to Tessa, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2024 TCS New York City Marathon fundraising page. To apply for a future marathon, or to learn more, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s marathon page today.

Meet Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2024 TCS New York City Marathon Runner, Rana!

I lost my mom, Crishna Bose-Bansal, on July 1, 2015, to ovarian cancer. 

She was the strongest person I have ever met. Before she was pregnant with me, my mom was training for the Boston Marathon. She never got to see my sister and I graduate from college in Cambridge and move to New York City, so I am excited to run the five boroughs in her honor and to celebrate her life and her undying spirit. 

My fundraising efforts will support both research towards a cure for ovarian cancer and early testing and screening for women of all ages. 

To donate to Rana, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2024 TCS New York City Marathon fundraising page. To apply for a future marathon, or to learn more, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s marathon page today.

Meet Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2024 TCS New York City Marathon Runner, Michelle!

Seven years ago Audra lost her 2 year battle with ovarian cancer. Many might say “that is sad” and while we agree, we also say “FTS”……

Audra was a lover of life. She was a mother, a daughter, a sister, an aunt, and the most wonderful friend. Audra lived, as we all should, like each and every day were her last. She jumped out of planes, rode motorcycles, explored the world, and found the positive in every situation. We all have promises that we made to Audra before she lost her battle, but the one she asked from ALL of us was the promise that we “Make our lives SPECTACULAR”! We can help keep that promise by taking care of each other, and also by taking care of ourselves.

In keeping my word to Audra I am once again embarking on a health and wellness journey while raising money for a cause she was passionate about. Educating others, and finding as cure. November 3, 2024 I will be running the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon with Team Tell Every Amazing Lady® (Tell Every Amazing Lady® About Ovarian Cancer Louisa M. McGregor Ovarian Cancer Foundation).

Not a day goes by that you are not talked about or thought about Audra. We can hear your laugh, all the time. Ohhh that laugh!

Seven years have flown by but it also seems so long since we’ve had you here and so much has happened….. Your son got married to an amazing woman and they had the most beautiful baby boy with another on his way. Your nephews have grown to become men that you would be proud of. Your little bestie is just like you in that she can bring a smile to anyone’s face. Also, she can literally beat a mermaid in a swimming competition!

We know you are watching us all with a smile- laughing, screaming, and even probably cursing at us and the silly things we do. But please keep watching over us, keep those signs coming, we feel you every day, and just know that we are all here saying “FTS……let’s find a cure!!!!!!!” Love you!

To donate to Michelle, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2024 TCS New York City Marathon fundraising page. To apply for a future marathon, or to learn more, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s marathon page today.

Meet Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2024 TCS New York City Marathon Runner, Irma Marie!

My journey was not easy.

In learning that I had breast cancer and ovarian cancer I learned survivorship, I underwent chemotherapy, radiation, a double mastectomy with no option of reconstruction to replace my breast.

After having breast cancer, I learned that my ovaries had to be removed as I developed stage 1 ovarian cancer .  “Ovarian cancer is a silent killer.”  Due to the difficulty in early detection most women don’t have early symptoms.

I have always enjoyed running. I began running half marathons when I was first diagnosed with cancer. When I started chemotherapy, I felt that running would help me sweat out the horrific drug that was put into my body that also saved my life. I ran to keep my body strong, to help me with the stress of not thinking of the cancer, and the financial burden that this would cause my family.

 My life had changed forever where I learned that cancer is like a book with so many pages you don’t see a way to read through all of them at once. When you take one page at a time, a story takes place in an unexpected way. The outcome isn’t clear or easy to deal with, but you find as you go through the journey that a clear outcome isn’t the point! The journey is the thing: the people you connect  with along the way is the story.  Living life to the fullest as tomorrow is not promised.

5 Things Cancer Taught Me:

1) Life is Too Short

2) What Courage Is

3) That Love Never Dies

4) Although Life Gets Hard, it’s Still Beautiful

5) That Nothing Last Forever

To donate to Irma Marie, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2024 TCS New York City Marathon fundraising page. To apply for a future marathon, or to learn more, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s marathon page today.

Meet Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2024 TCS New York City Marathon Runner, Erica!

When I was 11 years old, my Grandma Jones passed away from ovarian cancer. I cherish the memories I have of us discussing our favorite Thanksgiving traditions at my elementary school grandparent’s day, her supporting me at my first gymnastics meet, and my family visiting her at her house on the lake. While I hold these memories dear to my heart, I had lost all 4 of my grandparents in elementary school and didn’t get a chance to know them very well. As I got older and watched my friends’ relationships with their grandparents evolve, I wished I had had the chance to develop more mature relationships with my own grandparents, hearing more of their stories and learning from their advice. Devoted to serving others through her involvement in her church and various charitable organizations, I can’t think of a better way to honor my grandma than dedicating my time and fundraising efforts to Team Tell Every Amazing Lady® to raise awareness about ovarian cancer, support patients and survivors, and fund medical research. 

In addition to honoring my grandma, I’m passionate about promoting women’s health and wellness. Growing up with two sisters and having attended an all-girls school, I’ve always been dedicated to supporting and empowering women. Advancing education and awareness around women’s health is at the core of this. 

I love running because it clears my mind, challenges me to persevere, and reminds me of how amazing and capable my body is. I also love that it gets me outside and helps me explore new parts of NYC. Having been a goal of mine for the past few years, I’m excited to run my first marathon at age 26 (almost exactly 26.2 years old on race day in fact)! 

I can’t wait to run with Team Tell Every Amazing Lady® in honor of my grandma and all the incredible women in my life! 

To donate to Erica, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2024 TCS New York City Marathon fundraising page. To apply for a future marathon, or to learn more, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s marathon page today.

Meet Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2024 TCS New York City Marathon Runner, Carrie!

For this year’s TCS New York City Marathon, I am proud to be partnering with Tell Every Amazing Lady® to help fight ovarian cancer. My grandma passed away from cancer over a year ago, and I would love to run this race in her honor. My fundraising goal for the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon is $3,000. Any and all donations are much appreciated! Thank you for helping to fight ovarian cancer.

To donate to Carrie, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2024 TCS New York City Marathon fundraising page. To apply for a future marathon, or to learn more, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s marathon page today.

Meet Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2024 TCS New York City Marathon Runner, Brittany!

Hi All, 

On Sunday, November 3rd, I will be running the 2024 TCS NYC Marathon with Team Tell Every Amazing Lady® (Tell Every Amazing Lady® About Ovarian Cancer Louisa M. McGregor Ovarian Cancer Foundation) and couldn’t be more excited to do so! I’ll be running in honor of one of the most beautiful souls to grace this earth, Joyce Gerard. Joyce came into my life 27 years ago, when her daughter and I met in elementary school and became instant best friends. She was a second mother to me and I will be forever grateful for the time we spent together. Here is her story: 

Joyce was the most loving mother, wife, and Mimi. She loved playing tennis, going out with all her friends, and spending time with her family, including her amazing husband, two children, and three grandchildren. She especially loved the summertime in her beautiful backyard that she meticulously gardened and landscaped, the flowers were always perfect. Her skills in the kitchen were unmatched, she was an incredible host and cook. Joyce was the picture of health, she was always active and loved to exercise. In January 2019, after having some minor bloating, she went to her doctor and received the most unexpected, devastating news – she was diagnosed with Stage 3C ovarian cancer. For 4 years and 3 months, she fought the battle valiantly. She never complained, and always had a positive attitude. Her oncologist would always tell her how amazing she looked (she loved to dress up, even for chemo appointments). Many people never even knew she was undergoing continuous treatment for all 4 years. She tried countless different medications and clinical trials. Unfortunately, ovarian cancer is known to come back with a vengeance and be resistant to treatment. Joyce’s battle ended on April 29th, 2023. She passed away at home with her family by her side. 

Joyce was loved by so many. We will continue to keep her memory alive and running in her honor is just one small tribute to a woman who made this earth such a brighter place. Please help me carry on this fight, by donating, to make a difference in finding a cure and better treatment options for a disease that has taken the lives of so many young women. 

Any contribution you make has an impact. Let’s do the damn thing! Thank you so much and F CANCER. 

To learn more about T.E.A.L.®, see the link below: https://archived.telleveryamazinglady.org/ovarian-cancer/

To donate to Brittany, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2024 TCS New York City Marathon fundraising page. To apply for a future marathon, or to learn more, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s marathon page today.

Meet Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2024 TCS New York City Marathon Runner, Amy!

Join me in honoring the memory of my beloved aunt by supporting my journey to run the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon in her name.

A true New Yorker, nurse, sister, best friend, aunt, and #1 Mets fan, my Aunt Rene fought a brave battle against ovarian cancer, showcasing resilience and grace every step of the way. Her strength continues to inspire me, and I’m determined to make a difference in the fight against this disease.

Her diagnosis with ovarian cancer came at a pivotal time as she was a frontline worker during COVID-19. In the midst of the pandemic’s chaos, my aunt stood as a beacon of strength and compassion on the front lines of healthcare in bustling New York City. As a dedicated nurse, she fearlessly battled COVID-19, tirelessly caring for the sick and vulnerable. However, amidst her selfless dedication, life threw her an even greater challenge when she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Despite facing her own health struggles, she continued to pour her heart and soul into her work, offering comfort and support to her patients. Amidst the uncertainty and pain, her unwavering love for the NY Mets remained a constant source of joy and distraction. Whether she was cheering from her hospital room or discussing the latest game with loved ones, her passion for her favorite team never waned. Her passing on April 25th, 2021 still stings all the hearts she touched. Though she may have left us too soon, her legacy of courage, compassion, and Mets fandom will forever echo all the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know her.

Running the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon in honor of my aunt holds such a deep significance. This will be a powerful way to pay tribute to her strength and resilience, both in her personal fight against the disease and in her dedication as a frontline nurse in NYC, running on the streets that she drove on for years. By taking on this challenge, I am not only commemorating her memory but also raising awareness about ovarian cancer and honoring all those who have been affected by it.

The 2024 TCS New York city Marathon is a symbol of love and community, something that was so important in my Aunt’s life. Crossing the finish line will be a poignant reminder of her spirit and a truly beautiful way to honor my Aunt’s legacy.

To donate to Amy, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2024 TCS New York City Marathon fundraising page. To apply for a future marathon, or to learn more, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s marathon page today.

Meet Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2024 TCS New York City Marathon Runner, Adrienne!

This November, I will be running in the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon with Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®, an organization that focuses on providing support to patients and survivors, raising public awareness, and sharing resources with key partners in the struggle to end ovarian cancer. 

I’m running with Team Tell Every Amazing Lady® in honor of my mom, Kris, who passed away in 2012 after a 6-year battle with ovarian cancer. I dedicate my training and marathon run to her, who fought her battle with so much courage and grace. 

My mom was vibrant, silly, and smart. She had an infectious laugh and bright blue eyes (almost teal!!). Among many other things, she loved skiing, traveling, needlepoint, and singing along to Broadway musical soundtracks. I am so proud to be running in her honor!! 

If you can, please help me reach my fundraising goal for Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®. Any contribution you can make will help bring us one step closer to early detection methods, improved treatments, and ultimately, a cure. Thanks all!

-Adrienne

To donate to Adrienne, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s 2024 TCS New York City Marathon fundraising page. To apply for a future marathon, or to learn more, please visit Team Tell Every Amazing Lady®’s marathon page today.

Meet Team Tell Every Amazing Lady® 2022 TCS New York City Marathon Runner Phil!

I got involved with T.E.A.L.® through New York Road Runners.

My goal for the TCS New York City Marathon is to raise at least $3,000 for Tell Every Amazing Lady®. 

Running is the greatest theater of human inspiration I am aware of.  If you run or spectate any marathon, you will know what I mean.  I can think of no better way to bring so many people together, working together towards so many amazing causes, yet all aligned with a unifying, shared health and fitness goal.  I feel most alive when I am running and post-race.  I have the confidence and enthusiasm to take on life’s challenges — and know that I can power through them. 

If I had the power to make a difference in one thing related to ovarian cancer, it would be to make testing accessible for all women.

A message I would send to every amazing lady is: Trust your gut. Never ignore any health concerns. You are incredibly strong and capable and time is one of the most powerful forces on your side. 

I am grateful to be fundraising for such a worthy cause and being part of this team.

You can help Phil reach his fundraising goal for the TCS New York City Marathon here. All donations go to Tell Every Amazing Lady® and help with the fight against ovarian cancer.

Meet Team Tell Every Amazing Lady® 2022 TCS New York City Marathon Runner Kate!

I first became involved with T.E.A.L.® as I looked into organizations to support when running the TCS New York City Marathon. Ovarian cancer is something that has affected my family, and a cause that I look forward to supporting. 

My goal for the TCS New York City Marathon is to finish in under 4-hours, but to also enjoy the experience of training with my friends.

Running has always been my chance to disconnect and explore new places. I’m excited to see more of the NY-area as I train for the marathon. 

If I had the power to make a difference relating to ovarian cancer, I would increase the number of women getting tested for ovarian cancer each year.

I have so much respect for anyone fighting ovarian cancer. You have the support of everyone around you – keep being amazing!

I’m looking forward to meeting more people associated with T.E.A.L.® and furthering the cause!

You can help Kate reach her fundraising goal for the TCS New York City Marathon here. All donations go to Tell Every Amazing Lady® and help with the fight against ovarian cancer.

Meet Team Tell Every Amazing Lady® 2022 TCS New York City Marathon Runner Sal!

I have known about T.E.A.L.® since it began. My mother was childhood best-friends with Louisa. They attended elementary school together and remained friends always. I heard many stories growing up about their adventures: the first time they ate McDonalds on the way to Roller Palace, the night of the Shawn Cassidy concert and the biggest one, the night they met Scott Baio. They lost touch for a while, but still remained friendly. My parents moved us to Long Island but Louisa and my mom still kept in touch through letters and Christmas cards. When my mother received a letter from Louisa saying she was sick, they had a “reunion” and rekindled their friendship. I met Louisa and my brother and I became friendly with her son Spencer.  Spencer even came with me and my brother to a Blink-182 concert at Jones Beach. Therefore, once I knew I was going to run for a charitable cause, T.E.A.L.® was my first choice. 

I have many goals for the TCS New York City Marathon, but to keep my goals short, I would like to raise as much awareness as possible for T.E.A.L.®, by spreading the word to family, friends, coworkers and representing T.E.A.L.® the day of the marathon. I also have set personal goals to not only get myself back into the shape I was in prior to the pandemic, but to accomplish my personal best marathon time.

There are many things that I love about running, but mainly to me it is a time that I can completely clear my head and be competitive with myself. I don’t think about any outside stress, it is simply me against the road and trying to be better than I was yesterday.

If I could change one thing related to ovarian cancer, it would be testing. If there was a way that all women could get tested, similar to a mammogram, I think that would be a changing point for fighting this disease.

Growing up, I learned from my mother that no one knows you better than you know yourself and no one will fight your battles for you. You have to be your own advocate and your own voice.  If you know something is wrong or feel that something is not quite right, speak to your doctor. Ask the questions and demand answers.

My mother always talks about how strong Louisa was during her battle and was in awe of her grit and determination. I think this is the lesson every woman should learn. You are worth the fight and we know you can do it!

You can help Sal reach his fundraising goal for the TCS New York City Marathon here. All donations go to Tell Every Amazing Lady® and help with the fight against ovarian cancer.

Meet Team Tell Every Amazing Lady® 2022 TCS New York City Marathon Runner Shannon!

Since being diagnosed with ovarian cancer 12 years ago, I have challenged myself to go beyond what I thought I was capable of. I felt as though a door was opened – and I saw that I wasn’t truly living my life.

On my quest to truly live this life of mine, I have looked hard at things that scare the crap out of me and of those that I would be willing to tackle. This led me to climbing the tallest free-standing mountain in the world; surfing in Hawaii and learning to kayak in class 1, 2, and 3 rapids (despite not knowing how to swim); and facing a fear of heights while zip lining over the Arizona desert and cliff jumping in Bali. Well, 2020 was my 10-year “cancerversary,” and it’s time for another big challenge: completing the TCS New York City Marathon, the largest in the world.

These challenges really are about pushing myself beyond what I think I am capable of. My plan is to complete the marathon doing run/walk intervals.

Team Tell Every Amazing Lady® has graciously allowed me to join their team. Tell Every Amazing Lady®, also known as T.E.A.L.®, is a foundation all about ovarian cancer awareness. Its mission is to promote public awareness and education of the signs, symptoms and risk factors of ovarian cancer while providing support to survivors and raising funds for research in order to find a screening test and cure for ovarian cancer.

Will you consider making a donation toward this worthy cause, and allowing me to meet my fundraising goal? From $5 to $10… everything helps. Thank you in advance.

You can help Shannon reach her fundraising goal for the TCS New York City Marathon here. All donations go to Tell Every Amazing Lady® and help with the fight against ovarian cancer.

Meet Team Tell Every Amazing Lady® 2022 TCS New York City Marathon Runner Monika!

The 2022 TCS New York City Marathon will be a very special event for me, not only because it will be my first marathon ever, but mostly because I will be running to support an amazing cause. I am proud to be a member of team Tell Every Amazing Lady® to raise awareness about ovarian cancer.

To me, running a marathon is like a life journey: it is unknown, challenging, and it tests physical strength and mental resilience. I hope that at the end it will also give me a lot of joy and a sense of achievement.  

A few years ago, when I was going through a different journey, the one from cancer to recovery, I would not have thought that I would be able to run a marathon. Slowly and gradually, running became my new journey, allowing me to feel no boundaries and giving me a sense of freedom. I am still finding out where it will take me. 

Being one of thousands of women affected by ovarian cancer, I want to Tell Every Amazing Lady® that they can, that there is hope. Those amazing ladies who are going through the battle with the disease should never give up. One of the best pieces of advice that I received was from my doctor, who told me that positive attitude and belief in a successful outcome is key to recovery. I can attest to that. Step by step, mile-by-mile, gradually, we can win the battle. 

If I could make a significant change in the fight against this disease, I would make testing for ovarian cancer part of preventive care. I believe that early detection on a larger scale would make a considerable difference.    

Running for T.E.A.L.® will allow me to make at least a small difference and support this amazing cause.

You can help Monika reach her fundraising goal for the TCS New York City Marathon here. All donations go to Tell Every Amazing Lady® and help with the fight against ovarian cancer.

Meet Team Tell Every Amazing Lady® 2022 TCS New York City Marathon Runner Lauren!

Very good friends of mine are highly active in Tell Every Amazing Lady® and have always encouraged me to participate. Unfortunately, moving to Colorado has limited my ability to get involved in such a wonderful cause. I’m proud to finally be able to support this charity in the way it deserves. 

Above all else, I want to have fun while running my first TCS New York City Marathon. This marathon is a bucket list item and I can’t wait to run through every borough that our great city has to offer. Making it even more special, I get to run it with my sister and I get to support a fantastic charity.  

I enjoy the mental challenge of running. There are often times when our brain makes us believe we can’t go any further. I love pushing through that, enduring the discomfort and proving to myself that I can do anything. It’s freeing once you know that you are stronger than you think you are. It opens up endless possibilities.    

It goes without saying that I wish cancer (in general) did not exist. A realistic change would be to have the world focus on research more. If our collective minds, data, and funds were pooled together, we would make faster progress towards a cure. Spreading awareness and raising funds for T.E.A.L.® is a small way in which I can participate in making this change.  

To those fighting ovarian cancer, please know that we are sending you all our love and support. Stay strong and fight hard. You are not alone.  

To all the amazing ladies in the world, don’t take your health for granted. Make sure you have annual check ups, and listen to your body. Educate yourself and take control of your future.    

I want to say a big thank you to all who are involved with this organization. Keep up the good work and know that you are making a difference in your community. Your efforts are much appreciated. 

You can help Lauren reach her fundraising goal for the TCS New York City Marathon here. All donations go to Tell Every Amazing Lady® and help with the fight against ovarian cancer.

Meet Team Tell Every Amazing Lady® 2022 TCS New York City Marathon Runner Carolina!

I got involved with T.E.A.L.® through a friend who has been supporting T.E.A.L.® for several years and knows all the hard work that they do.

My goal for the TCS New York City Marathon is that I want to keep running all the time, I’m gonna try not to walk.

Running makes me feel strong and helps me clear my mind. It makes me feel that by working hard and pushing myself a little more I can get out of my comfort zone and reach new physical and mental goals.

If I could make a difference in one thing related to ovarian cancer, I would like there to be a rule in hospitals or medical services where all women have to know the signs for early detection and symptoms of ovarian cancer. I’d want more campaigns and information about it available.

My message for every amazing lady about ovarian cancer is this: Taking care of ourselves and helping to take care of other women by sharing the information we have about ovarian cancer is very important. Going regularly to the doctor for checkups should be a priority in our lives.

This is my first marathon and also my first time doing a fundraiser. The satisfaction I feel for being able to contribute in a small way for such a special cause will stay with me forever. 

You can help Carolina reach her fundraising goal for the TCS New York City Marathon here. All donations go to Tell Every Amazing Lady® and help with the fight against ovarian cancer.

Meet Team Tell Every Amazing Lady® 2022 TCS New York City Marathon Runner Dennis!

I was doing some runs in the thick of the pandemic to raise money for other charities in the city and I met a run coach named Kai @runcoachkai during some of those events and he mentioned T.E.A.L.® He connected me with T.E.A.L.® and I completed my first marathon for T.E.A.L.® in 2021.

My goal for the 2022 marathon is to raise more resources and awareness for T.E.A.L.® and also complete the marathon faster than I did last year. I am aiming to complete it in 3 hours and 40 minutes but if I get under 4 hours I will be content and of course if I can do faster that’s even better.

I started running simply as a way to relieve stress and as a form of working out that got me back in touch with the outdoors. New York City doesn’t offer much nature, but what it lacks in trees it has abundance of in culture and community. I did not expect to love running as much as I do but it has brought me peace and an amazing connection to the city and the people in it.

If I could change one thing it would be to find a cure for all cancers but we’re not there yet so for now I would create as much awareness as possible in the hopes that more investment can be made in the research and support of those dealing with ovarian cancer.

I would say to every amazing lady that there is always hope and that there a lot of us with love and determination in our hearts to help defeat this disease. We are running hard in the hopes to help make ovarian cancer a thing of the past.

I am truly honored to be able to run for T.E.A.L.® and to do my small part in helping those fighting ovarian cancer. My Aunt Ann passed away from cancer at a young age and she gives me the energy and strength to help others dealing with this hardship. I hope my efforts can bring some assistance and hope to the women and their families facing ovarian cancer.

You can help Dennis reach his fundraising goal for the TCS New York City Marathon here. All donations go to Tell Every Amazing Lady® and help with the fight against ovarian cancer.

Meet Team Tell Every Amazing Lady® 2022 TCS New York City Marathon Runner Spencer!

My name is Spencer McGregor and I am running my first NYC marathon with T.E.A.L.® in memory of the organization’s co-founder, my mom, Louisa M. McGregor. As a teenager growing up in a household with a sick parent, you find ways to release stress. For me, going to the gym, hanging out with friends, and working towards obtaining the rank of Eagle Scout were those outlets. Running was something I occasionally did to work on cardio or just let off some steam…until now. My wife was supposed to run the NYC Marathon in 2020 and I decided I wanted to join her (because who doesn’t want to run 26.2 miles?!). Thanks to COVID, we had to postpone until this year. We just had a baby and you know what they say… giving birth is like running a marathon. Hopefully the 26 hours of labor was good prep for our 26 miles of running.

I work for the Department of Sanitation, which means every day is a great workout. Being one of New York’s Strongest keeps me motivated to meet those miles. Sometimes, when training gets tough, I think of my mom and her battle with cancer and the miles immediately become painless. I can’t wait to feel the energy of the crowd throughout the city where I was born and raised and cross the finish line representing T.E.A.L.®.

My goal is to raise awareness of the early signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer and prevent other families from experiencing the hurt and loss that mine did. 

Mom, this one’s for you… and my daughter, your namesake.

You can help Spencer reach his fundraising goal for the TCS New York City Marathon here. All donations go to Tell Every Amazing Lady® and help with the fight against ovarian cancer.