Liam's Fundraising Page
$6,150.00 raised
$5,000.00 goal
A MESSAGE FROM Liam's Fundraising Page

On November 3, I’ll be running the New York City Marathon on behalf of Community Hope. Community Hope is a New Jersey non-profit organization providing support to homeless veterans and individuals struggling with mental health and substance abuse issues. The organization offers various types of housing and other social services that are designed to foster independence and resiliency. It serves nearly 1,500 individuals and families per year. Community Hope steps in where the government has not, throwing those in need a lifeline to stability.

If you have the resources and feel inspired to donate to Community Hope, I would be immensely grateful for your support. 

I also will be running this marathon for my dog Mashy, who unexpectedly passed away in August 2024 (although the last thing she would ever want anyone doing is running 26.2 miles!). Mashy, much like the individuals that Community Hope serves, faced significant challenges. When Atlee found Mashy, she had cycled through six previous owners and was on the kill list. The shelter said she was a sweet but extremely reactive dog who could never live with other pets in the house…

By the end of her life, Mashy was peaking. She had a dog sister, Isabel, and two cat siblings, George and Pearl. She had dog friends, Bob and Ollie. She was also a therapy dog at Brooklyn Methodist Hospital in our neighborhood, pawtrolling the halls of the pediatric unit and looking to lift any spirit she could. Mashy’s arc is a representation that souls, despite immense trauma and pain, have the capacity to heal and love. No one is a lost cause. There is joy and happiness to be found in all of us.  

Thank you for your time and support. I’ll send out a bib number as soon as I get it. Encouragement and heckling are welcome!

Love,

Liam
  • Alexander Weiss made a $100.00 donation

    one love. one heart.

    $100.00
  • Harry Schoening made a $100.00 donation

    Run well Liam. Thanks for organizing the fundraiser...

    $100.00
  • Joe McKee made a $50.00 donation

    Good luck for the race Liam!!

    $50.00
  • Alida Sherman made a $50.00 donation

    with. much good luck on running the NYmarathon this Sun. Alida and Barry Sherman

    $50.00
  • In memory of Peter Bresciani made a $500.00 donation
    $500.00
  • Spencer Feingold made a $50.00 donation

    Congrats Liam! Best of luck. Will be cheering you on from Geneva. Love you.

    $50.00
  • Kyle Aycock made a $100.00 donation

    Love you Liam! Can't wait to cheer you on!

    $100.00
  • Chelsea Hendow made a $100.00 donation
    $100.00
  • William Schutte made a $100.00 donation

    Kick ass and take names, Liam!

    $100.00
  • Anonymous made a $35.00 donation
    $35.00
  • Chris R made a $50.00 donation

    Go get ‘em Liam!

    $50.00
  • Sabina Menschel made a $250.00 donation

    Good luck - we'll be tracking you!

    $250.00
  • Christopher Martin made a $50.00 donation

    In honor of Mashy and to help support dogs like her. Good luck, Liam!

    $50.00
  • Anonymous made a $25.00 donation
    $25.00
  • Tara MacMillan made a $150.00 donation

    Good luck Liam! Your Nardello colleagues will be cheering for you on race day.

    $150.00
  • Warren Feldman made a $260.00 donation

    This donation is in memory of Mashy, and in honor of those served by Community Hope as well as those who inspired you to undertake the Marathon. But next time you want to go 26 miles in the city, take the subway. :)

    $260.00
  • Brooke Berg made a $100.00 donation

    In honor of Mashy -- good luck!

    $100.00
  • Ligia Bezerra made a $25.00 donation

    Good luck, Liam!

    $25.00
  • Allison Latshaw made a $100.00 donation
    $100.00
  • Julie Ha made a $50.00 donation
    $50.00
  • stu hanlon & kay elewski made a $250.00 donation

    rooting you on li

    $250.00
  • Cathleen Burns made a $25.00 donation

    Good luck Liam! Run Liam Run!

    $25.00
  • Stephanie Elewski made a $100.00 donation

    Best wishes Liam!

    $100.00
  • Lincoln Wheeler made a $200.00 donation

    Proud of you Young Li. Missing you Mash

    $200.00
  • Lisa Pritzker made a $250.00 donation
    $250.00
  • Steve Nunes made a $50.00 donation
    $50.00
  • Jason Friend made a $180.00 donation

    Go LI!!

    $180.00
  • Wendy Winton made a $200.00 donation
    $200.00
  • Matthew Nemerson made a $25.00 donation

    I just know you’ll get first place in the marathon!

    $25.00
  • Noah Pritzker made a $250.00 donation
    $250.00
  • Clarence Clay made a $100.00 donation

    Liam Best wishes for your challenge to run this marathon. God bless you for your volunteer service to this organization! Don & Lisa Clay

    $100.00
  • Linda Colfax made a $100.00 donation

    Congratulations on your determination both in fundraising and running.

    $100.00
  • Ranko Yamada Bob Matsueda made a $100.00 donation

    Hi Liam. I'm your dad's friend. Marathon?! Wow. Here's to your success! This donation is from me and my husband Bob. Ranko

    $100.00
  • In memory of kathleen Ryan made a $300.00 donation

    Liam - your mom would be so proud of you .. and Rory Kay and I are love you

    $300.00
  • Greg Suhr made a $100.00 donation

    Good Luck Liam....you got this

    $100.00
  • In memory of Masha the WONDER Dog! made a $100.00 donation

    Cheering you on from afar Liam! May your run be fueled by the beauty and love and memories of your sweet girl . She is with you always. Go Get Um!!!!

    $100.00
  • Jan Senderek made a $50.00 donation

    GL on your first marathon, Li. Give it all for Mashy!!

    $50.00
  • Susan Rutberg made a $50.00 donation

    Dear Liam, i remember the joy you brought to your parents, just by being born. Reading your story about Community Hope and your Mashy, I am very moved. Run like the wind, and zei gezint.

    $50.00
  • Dorothy Wong made a $100.00 donation

    sending you lots of encouragement! love, Miriya, Henry and Noelle. your dad is amazing BTW.

    $100.00
  • Ed Swanson made a $50.00 donation

    The Mashy story is irresistible. Good luck!

    $50.00
  • In honor of Stuart Hanlon made a $100.00 donation

    Liam, what you're doing is amazing in so many ways!

    $100.00
  • Peter Moore made a $100.00 donation
    $100.00
  • Anonymous made a $50.00 donation

    Wonderful that you are doing this, Liam! Loved your post - your father sent it to me.

    $50.00
  • John Pritzker made a $500.00 donation

    drink lots of water!

    $500.00
  • In honor of Mashy made a $100.00 donation

    Very proud of you, Li! Can't wait for you to crush it. - Chris & Laura

    $100.00
  • In memory of Mashy made a $100.00 donation

    Love you bud

    $100.00
  • In memory of Mashy made a $25.00 donation
    $25.00
  • Nathanael Smith made a $100.00 donation
    $100.00
  • Chasen Smiegiel made a $55.00 donation

    For Mashy!

    $55.00
  • Bob Holman made a $100.00 donation
    $100.00
  • Gavin Budd made a $25.00 donation
    $25.00
  • Emily Richardson made a $70.00 donation

    Cheering you on!!! Love Em

    $70.00
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