I am running the NYC marathon and fundraising for ALS research in honor of my dad, Peter Lubin. He participated in clinical trials with the Packard Center during his battle with ALS and the doctors and researchers there gave my family so much hope for a prolonged life for my dad and for an eventual cure. He sadly did not live to see the day when we find a cure for ALS, but I am honored to fundraise in his memory for an institution that is doing such great work toward that goal. 

My dad was a runner and then a cyclist (and always a skier) and was my loudest cheerleader at the first marathon I ran. If he were still here, I have no doubt he would be keeping me company on the bike during my long runs. 

For me, this is such a meaningful opportunity to do something I love that makes me feel close to my dad while also raising money for an organization dedicated to eradicating the disease that took his life too soon. In 2017, my dad participated in the Packard Center Fiesta 5k surrounded by family and friends and raised over $17,000 for ALS research. This time is a bigger race with a bigger fundraising goal - let’s see if we can raise $20,000 while I chase a 3:20 marathon!