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Michael was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, and has been running for the past 20 years simply for the sake of his health. Running has always been more of a hobby for him, usually sticking to smaller distances like 5K every so often.  This March, his son will be performing at Carnegie Hall,…

Lynna was never someone who enjoyed running. In fact, she avoided it altogether! That changed when her husband introduced her to obstacle racing. Spartan races were completely new to her, and her husband warned her about their extreme difficulty. These races are unique because they combine running with a wide range of obstacles, including climbing, jumping,…

Coming from a family of police officers, Camryn has always known about Answer the Call. Though an avid runner for her entire life, she rediscovered running two years ago when she ran her first half marathon in Brooklyn, New York! It was a difficult course to navigate, with many rolling hills, but she loved the scenic views the race had to offer.   Camryn recently participated in the TCS New York Road Runners’ 9+1 program,…

Emily Burrows has been running since 2019, after losing her brother to suicide. Her endurance training became a way of giving her purpose during hardship. Ever since, she has run for several charities focused on suicide awareness and mental health. Her first time running the New York City Half Marathon was in 2022, and it…

As a former college athlete, Anders uses running to stay active. He previously played soccer and enjoys long runs and getting outside for fresh air. Anders has always trained for endurance, so when he gets going, long runs have never felt out of reach. Last year, Anders ran his first half marathon which turned into…

The N.Y. Police and Fire Widows’ & Children’s Benefit Fund mourns the loss of FDNY Firefighter Patrick D. Brady. We are deeply saddened to share the line of duty death of FDNY Firefighter Patrick D. Brady. At just 42 years old, Firefighter Brady lost his life while bravely battling a fire in Brooklyn last night….

Matthew Gertz is excited to be running his first marathon this fall with Team Answer the Call! Matthew began running during the COVID-19 pandemic when gyms started shutting down as a way to stay active. Now getting into a running groove, the TCS New York City Marathon is his top priority. For guaranteed entry, Matthew…

Sarah Prochniak Milewski is excited to be running the TCS New York City Marathon this fall with Team Answer the Call! Sarah began running at a younger age, participating on a track team, but not as a distance runner. In recent years, Sarah has completed 5ks, 10ks, and a half marathon, and wanted to have…

Jack Corry can’t wait to run the TCS New York City Marathon this November, representing Answer the Call. Jack grew up as an endurance athlete. Being a rower in high school, he often ran for training to stay in shape, and throughout college, he continued to run to stay fit. In the past years, following…

Alex LaShell is thrilled to be running the TCS New York City Marathon this November representing Answer the Call! Alex began running three years ago. As he entered his professional career, he was looking for a new challenge, and running was the perfect fit. Having always stayed active through lifting weights and playing sports, Alex…

Madison Ramer is proud to be running her first New York City Marathon this November representing Answer the Call. Experienced in marathon running, Madison has previously participated in the Los Angeles and San Diego Marathons. She noted that her mom, an avid runner, has always modeled the running lifestyle and encouraged her to take it…

The N.Y. Police and Fire Widows’ & Children’s Benefit Fund mourns the loss of FDNY Paramedic Salih Abdur Rahman. We are incredibly heartbroken to share the line of duty death of FDNY Paramedic Salih Abdur Rahman. Paramedic Abdur Rahman served New York City as a paramedic for more than two decades. A dedicated member of the FDNY,…

Kaylee Surace is excited to be joining the Answer the Call team to run her first TCS New York City Marathon! Kaylee officially started running about six years ago, but has always had a passion for fitness. Kaylee began CrossFit at the age of 14 and remains committed to pushing herself physically. She has also…

Megan Vaccaro is thrilled to be running her very first marathon this fall with Team Answer the Call! She began running in February 2024 as a way to stay healthy after recently welcoming her third child. Since then, she has completed the NYC Half, the Yonkers Half, and the Disneyland Half Marathon earlier this year….

Danielle Keener is proud to be running her very first marathon with Team Answer the Call this November! Danielle began running in 2022, inspired by her family and a desire to take part in races that honor military members and first responders. Over time, running also became a way for her to clear her mind…

Shaina Koch is excited to run her first full marathon this November with Team Answer the Call! She began seriously running in 2023 as a way to stay fit and has found it to be both physically and mentally rewarding. Over the past year, she’s completed four half marathons: New York City, Long Island, Great…

William Jantzen is running his first-ever marathon this November with Team Answer the Call! While William didn’t grow up loving running, that started to change when he met his girlfriend, an experienced marathoner who has already completed three races and is signed up for three more this year. Her passion for the sport has helped…