In just two short months I’ll be running the NY Marathon with NAMI - The National Alliance on Mental Illness.  

In 2009 I lost my mother, Ruth, to suicide after a battle with depression which she largely fought in silence.  Although we’ve made much progress over the last 10 years in destigmatizing depression, there is still much work to be done.  NAMI helps to provide resources for people with mental illness and provides a place for support and open discussion.  I’ve partnered with NAMI because I like to see a world where my mom would have felt comfortable seeking the help she needed and found the necessary support to help her cope.

Support me and NAMI-NYC as I run the 50th Anniversary 2021 TCS New York City Marathon!NAMI-NYC  helps families and individuals affected by mental illness build better  lives through education, support, and advocacy. As a mental health  leader in New York City, NAMI-NYC provides the most comprehensive family  and peer support system. Our core programs are nationally recognized,  evidence based programs. Since  1982, NAMI-NYC has provided support to a vastly under-served population  of families and individuals who live with mental illness. Our Helpline,  peer-led support groups, and educational courses allow families and  individuals to share their struggles, and talk about symptoms,  treatments, community resources, and strategies for coping. All groups and classes are facilitated by trained peer volunteers - we  have "been there," where you are, and we understand what you're going  through. Your  donations help NAMI-NYC provide education, support, and advocacy to over 30,000 New Yorkers yearly, all free-of-charge to anyone who needs  them.  With your support, we will continue to expand our services to  reach more New Yorkers every year. Thank you. For more information on NAMI-NYC's programs or to access their services, please contact  theHelpline: 212.684.3264 or helpline@naminyc.org