Kidney Donor & Kidney Recipient Run the NYC Marathon
$5,230.00 raised
$6,000.00 goal
A MESSAGE FROM Kidney Donor & Kidney Recipient Run the NYC Marathon
On January 10, 2024, I received a life-saving kidney transplant from my Stride for Stride teammate, Jorge Rosales. On November 3, 2024, Jorge and I will run the NYC Marathon together - kidney donor and kidney recipient running stride for stride. 

I'm running the NYC Marathon to give hope to Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) patients who are waiting for a life-saving kidney donation. And, Jorge is running to show that kidney donors can lead very active lifestyles after donating a kidney.

Jorge and I are running NYC in support of our organization, Stride for Stride - the team that brought Jorge and I together and the team that now brings together 400 runners from 26 countries to run major races like the NYC Marathon. Running a race like the NYC Marathon is more than just running - it's about hope, empowerment, belonging and being seen.

To donate to Jorge's page please visit: 

Thank you to everyone who has supported Jorge and me already. Thank you!
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  • Bridget O'Keefe made a $400.00 donation
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  • Rob Russell made a $50.00 donation

    God bless you both.

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  • Donna Vitetta made a $50.00 donation

    good luck on Sunday. Love Donna and Jimmy

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  • Anonymous made a $25.00 donation

    the power of positive thinking. good on you !

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  • Erin & Fonzie made a $150.00 donation

    Your strength and resilience are truly inspiring, Tom. Wishing you and Jorge all the best on race day—and beyond the finish line!

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  • Trisha Fitzgerald made a $200.00 donation

    I’m so incredibly grateful to Jorge for giving you life, so that we can still have YOU. Your giving spirit is contagious and the world is a better place because of you. The NYC Marathon is just one of many amazing milestones to come for you my friend. Enjoy the journey!

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  • In memory of Sharon Klebe made a $25.00 donation

    Run like the wind🍀🍀🍀🍀🍕

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  • Botanical Beauty & Co. made a $100.00 donation
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  • Stephen Riden made a $25.00 donation
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  • Stephen Lau made a $100.00 donation

    Great story and great people, best wishes for an amazing run! I’ll be in NYC as well to cheer you and other friends, so hope to see you there

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  • Thomas Dee made a $100.00 donation
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  • Jennifer Wendel made a $100.00 donation
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  • Mike Rozman made a $100.00 donation

    Tom - Who would have thought that having consumed all those burritos from Anna's you'd be accomplishing all you have (maybe its because of annas!). I've so enjoyed following your journey - such an inspiration. Have a great run! Mike

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  • Madelyn Rubenstein made a $30.00 donation
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  • Kerry Fleck made a $50.00 donation
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  • Michael Kincaid made a $100.00 donation

    It was so cool to meet you and hear you and Jorge’s amazing story. Looking forward to following your journey to NY and tracking you at the race.

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  • Phil Pergola made a $500.00 donation

    Tom and Jorge, you guys are an inspiration to the running community. Have a great run un NYC.

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  • Nacira Quintero made a $50.00 donation

    Let this marathon together, Jorge and Tom, be the evidence that the time of miracles is not over. You two are the greatest and most beautiful source of inspiration we’ve ever had! Thank you, God, for Your perfect plans and processes. Enjoy your marathon, guys! We are all excited to see you run together. ✨✨✨✨✨

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  • Yenifer Parada made a $50.00 donation

    thank you for all your support! have a great run! 🙏🏼

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  • Nick Corrado made a $25.00 donation

    Good luck with the fundraising and crushing the marathon. Truly inspiring!

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  • Christopher Jones made a $100.00 donation

    congratulations Tom and Jorge, you are both an inspiration to the donor/recipient transplant community!! Good luck!!

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  • Kristie McHugh made a $100.00 donation
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  • Rayna Burke made a $100.00 donation

    This is for two 🫘 and two amazing teammates!

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  • Otoniel Manuel made a $25.00 donation

    Tom and Jorge you’re incredible!

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  • Emily Shepherd made a $50.00 donation

    Good luck to you both!

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  • Alia Mohsen made a $50.00 donation

    Cheering for you, Tom and Jorge! Alia & Shaun

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  • Regan, Aidan, Maggie Kelly made a $100.00 donation
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  • Carlos R Galvez made a $25.00 donation

    Thank you for being an example of gratitude and enjoying life!

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  • Bob O'Malley made a $50.00 donation

    Go get 'em, Tom!

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  • In memory of Joan - John OKeefe made a $400.00 donation

    They would be so incredibly proud of you. xox

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  • John Nelson made a $500.00 donation

    Happy birthday Tom

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  • Kenneth Nelson made a $100.00 donation
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  • Marian White made a $25.00 donation

    👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

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  • Denise Lapierre made a $25.00 donation
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  • Rachel Cohen made a $25.00 donation
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  • Lauren Butters made a $50.00 donation

    Saw you ran 17 miles today!! So impressed with that let alone 5 mons out from transplant.

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  • Reina Maldonado made a $50.00 donation
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  • Rachel Colon made a $10.00 donation

    i love being a part stride for stride. Happy to see you both running!

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  • Elizabeth Higgins made a $50.00 donation

    cheering for you always!

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  • Clemenzi Boys made a $50.00 donation

    Get it Tom & Jorge! -Adam, Josh, and Geno

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  • Stephen Riden made a $25.00 donation
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  • Patricia Mendez made a $25.00 donation

    Best wishes!!!

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  • Mark Vanderwerf Vanderwerf made a $50.00 donation
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  • In memory of Sharon Murray Klebe made a $25.00 donation

    Sharon Murray Klebe Run like the wind❤️❤️

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  • Daunielle Ricardi made a $100.00 donation

    I cannot wait to see you guys out there. forever impressed.

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  • Joe Waters made a $30.00 donation

    Good work, Tom!

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  • Kathleen Harrison made a $25.00 donation

    Go Tom and Jorge❤️

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  • Kevin Pellerin made a $100.00 donation

    Go Tom go!!!

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  • Bob O'Malley made a $50.00 donation

    So glad to see you back out there running!

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  • James Vitetta made a $50.00 donation

    Tom Good Luck Love Donna and Jimmy

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  • Juan Delgado Guerra made a $150.00 donation

    Gracias por su ayuda! Tom y Jorge hacen que S4S sea una familia.

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  • Trisha Fitzgerald made a $100.00 donation

    Tom, You are truly an inspiration! All the best to you and Jorge! -Trisha

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  • Kenneth Nelson made a $100.00 donation
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  • Sean McMann made a $25.00 donation

    I’m so happy you’re back in good health and running the NYC Marathon, Tom! Good luck!

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  • Bridget Okeefe made a $100.00 donation

    Let’s Go Baby!!!

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  • Claudia Files made a $100.00 donation

    sending my deep and positive energies to you. Tom, enjoy every step, and every breath of that race!

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  • Colleen Riley made a $50.00 donation

    So grateful for Jorge and his selfless decision to help Tom! ❤️

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  • Tom Okeefe made a $10.00 donation
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