Nicole is Running The 2024 NYC Marathon!
Only 34 days remaining to help Nicole is Running The 2024 NYC Marathon! reach her fundraising goal
$3,590.20 raised
$3,500.00 goal
A MESSAGE FROM Nicole is Running The 2024 NYC Marathon!
I appreciate you taking the time to read my story as to why I am running the 2024 NYC Marathon with Answer the Call.

Answer the Call, otherwise known as The New York Police and Fire Widows’ and Children’s Benefit Fund, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. ATC's mission is to provide financial assistance and a network of support to the families of NYC police officers, firefighters, port authority police officers, and EMS personnel killed in the line of duty. Not only do they provide immediate support to families when they lose a loved one in the line of duty, but they also provide assistance for the rest of the widow or widower’s life.

If you are here - you probably know my story. In 2012, my dad passed away unexectedly from undiagnosed heart disease. He was our rock and he was now gone within seconds, in our home, with all of us around. The immediate support from first responders was the only light we had on the scariest, darkest, most traumatic night of our lives. As we began our grieving journey, I noticed that the resources for grieving children and widows were lacking - basically non-existent. There was no guide, system, or even social media account to turn to to help navigate the unknowns of grief. 

 Because of our story and the impact of our incredible hometown PD and first responders, my brother is a police officer with that same, incredible team - Waterford Police Department, Connecticut. 

 I ran the 2021 NYC Marathon as my 5th marathon. It was the most incredible experience - and I knew if I ran again - it had to be with a charity that resonated with me. First responders, NYPD, grieving children and families - Answer the Call is that one! I am HONORED to run and raise support, awareness, and resources for the grieving families of NYC first responders. Any donation is appreciated. 

Thank you SO much! 
 Run happy, 
Nicole 

 Be sure to follow my journey to 26.2 on Instagram @runnergirlnicole
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    Good luck on your race!

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    good luck!

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    proud of you!!

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    Good Luck Nicole!!

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    Good Luck!!! you’ll crush it!!!

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    Go Cole!!!!

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    good luck Nicole! love Alex and Shannon

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  • In memory of Rob McComic made a $25.00 donation

    Happy to donate for this great cause and in memory of your Dad. ❤️🦋

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    Go Nicole!!!! ❤️ Love, Maura, Dan, and Rowan

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    hi, I love you and all that you do!!

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    Good luck Nicole ❤️

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    you are incredible, Nicole! keep shining bright and crushing your running goals

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    what a great cause. good luck Nicole.

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    You got this! You are amazing!!

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    1 month to go!!!!

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    good luck in NYC lady!!!

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    In Memory of Rob McComic

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    you go girl!!!!

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    Have a great race! ❤️

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    Thanks for helping other runners and being a teacher! You’ve got this!

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    not much because of everything going on but I know every little bit helps! we cannot wait to see ya crush your goals. love you! 💛✨🌻

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    Best of luck!!

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    You got this! - your fav LEO and LEO wife ;)

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    keep up the good work !!

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    good luck

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    Good luck and kick booty!

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    So proud of you! you’re going to do Amazing! ❤️

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    so proud of you!!

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    we love you!!! go get em! love Charlie and Lisa

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    Thank you for all your inspiration on IG! Jenn aka @runsonpositive

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    From one runner fundraising in memory of my dad to another ❤️ so grateful you have this to help you navigate your grief! Thank you for sharing so openly, it helps those of us on a similar path! Run happy ❤️

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    Beautiful tribute, Nicole!

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    Goodluck in your fundraising!! Can’t wait for the weekly training runs train until NYC 🤩

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    good luck Nicole !!

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    Best of Luck, Nicole! Dan will be watching over you. 😍 Love, Judy

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    let’s goooooo 💪🏼💪🏼

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    Good luck Nicole! Love Auntie Shelly and Uncle Felice ❤️

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    Good Luck Nicole

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    We’re so proud of you!😃❤️

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    Good Luck Nicole!🏃‍♀️🥇💕

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    You are amazing. So proud of you. Have a great run

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    Great choice of charity - you go, girl!

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    Best of Luck! ❤️

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    so proud of you and can’t wait to cheer you on!!!!🫶🏼

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    Let's do this!!!

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    so happy for you! can’t wait to cheer you on!!!

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    you are an inspiration!

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    Good luck, Nicole!!! —Cat, Harrison, and Viviane (and Rudy!)

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    Can’t wait to see you crush NYC!!

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    Dad is so proud of you 🦋🦋

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