Kristina Doran can’t wait to run her first marathon this fall with Team Answer the Call! Kristina started running in college. She went to school in Boston and lived by the Charles River, which inspired her to pick up running. Now residing in Texas, she has joined a running group. Kristina previously completed two half…
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…
Aisling O’Dowd started running through Track and Field in high school, but considered herself more of a sprinter than long-distance runner. She has previously participated in the Brooklyn Half Marathon, and is now ready to take on a full marathon. Aisling’s mom is a big inspiration and source of encouragement in her decision to run…
Jaden Lander is ecstatic to run the New York City Marathon this November with team Answer the Call! Jaden always ran for fitness, but was never a big fan of it. As he started training for the TCS New York City marathon at the end of May, Jaden now enjoys having a goal and finding…
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…
Troy Moody is excited to return to the TCS New York City Marathon this fall, running once again with Team Answer the Call! Troy grew up with a deep respect for first responders. His father is a career firefighter and currently serves as the Deputy Chief of the City of Ithaca Fire Department. Having a…
Ciara McGee is proud to be running her very first marathon with Team Answer the Call! Running the New York City Marathon has been a personal goal for Ciara ever since she moved to New York to attend Fordham University in 2018. She is honored to run for a cause that hits close to home…
Tom Murray is excited to take on his first marathon with Team Answer the Call! Tom’s connection to the cause runs deep—his father is a former NYPD police officer, and Tom knows how fortunate he is to still have him here today. “Others are not as lucky,” he says. “This is a great cause, and…
Cassandra Steed is excited to be running her third New York City Marathon this year with Team Answer the Call! Cassandra wasn’t always a runner, but she found inspiration from her boyfriend, who has now completed 28 consecutive NYC Marathons. Over the past few years, running has become something they share, and she has grown…
The N.Y. Police and Fire Widows’ & Children’s Benefit Fund mourns the passing of NYPD Chief Chaplain Rabbi Dr. Alvin Kass. A pillar of strength and compassion for New York City for nearly 60 years, Rabbi Kass dedicated his life to supporting first responders and their families with faith, dignity, and unwavering care. He was…
The N.Y. Police and Fire Widows’ & Children’s Benefit Fund mourns the passing of New York Jets legend Nick Mangold. Nick was a true friend of Answer the Call for more than a decade and a steadfast supporter of New York’s first responder community. Nick gave his time, energy, and heart to helping the families…
