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Team ALS: Running 4 A Cure
Join The ALS Association's NYC Marathon Team!

New York City Marathon

The ALS Association Greater New York Chapter is proud to be a 2010 Charity Partner of the ING New York City Marathon. The ING Marathon is one of the world's great road races, drawing more than 100,000 applicants annually. On Sunday, November 7, 2010 Team ALS will be running to make a difference in the fight against Lou Gehrig's Disease.

Join Team ALS!

There are 2 ways to join us at the 2010 ING New York City Marathon:

  1. Submit an application to be considered for one of the chapter's five (5) guaranteed entries.

  2. Already been accepted into the ING Marathon? Join Team ALS and "Run 4 A Cure."

If you are interested in running with Team ALS please click here for more details and to download an application. (PDF)

For more information please contact Kristen Cocoman at (212)720-3048 or via email at cocoman@als-ny.org


Support Team ALS!

There are many ways to support The ALS Association's NYC Marathon Team. Please read about the runners and follow their progress as train and fundraise. Support them in their efforts by donating online.

Team ALS Members

Read the bios and visit the personal fundraising pages to donate to each of our Team ALS Members.


James Anstey

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James Anstey was born in Bristol, England and moved to New York in 1996. He currently lives in Fort Greene, Brooklyn with his wife, son and daughter. He is running to raise money in the name of his friend Sarah Geary... Read more.

Click to donate to team member James Anstey.


Lauren Bertero

My name is Lauren Bertero. I am 23 years old and this is my second full marathon I am running. I ran the Disney World Marathon in 2009 and it was great personal achievement... Read more.

Click to donate to team member Lauren Bertero


John Denning

John Denning Headshot NYC Marathon

I started running in Summer of 2008 because it was cheaper than a gym membership, and commuting on foot was cheaper than a monthly metrocard. What began as practical became something personal... Read more.

Click to donate to team member John Denning


Daniel Erenburg

Daniel Erenburg Headshot NYC Marathon

I am very excited to announce that on Sunday, November 7th, 2010, I will be running in the ING New York City Marathon as a member of TEAM ALS: Running 4 A Cure! As you may know, supporting the fight against ALS or Lou Gehrig’s Disease as it is more commonly known, is very meaningful to me... Read more.

Click to donate to team member Daniel Erenburg


Matthew Fic

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My name is Matthew Fic and I am running in honor of Carmela Castronovo. I am very excited about running my first marathon both as a personal achievement and more importantly to raise awareness and funds for the ALS Association... Read more.

Click to donate to team member Matthew Fic


Mary Kate Heck

Mary Kate Heck Headshot NYC Marathon

In early 2009, my Aunt Tina was diagnosed with ALS, a debilitating neurological disease that progressively attacks the everyday functionality of a person. As long as I can remember, Tina has always been one of the most spirited people in our family, adding humor and a contagious laugh to any situation... Read more.

Click to donate to team member Mary Kate Heck


Theresa Lewis

Theresa Lewis NYC marathon

2010 will mark the eleventh year that I run the New York City marathon. I’d like to commemorate this year’s marathon by dedicating it to my Dad in a very public way: running with the A.L.S. team and raising money to help find a cure for this horrible disease. .. Read more.

Click to donate to team member Theresa Lewis


Kate Murphy Voltz

Kate Murphy Voltz

As many of you already know, I will be running the ING New York City Marathon this November with The ALS Association of Greater New York. I am blessed to have the opportunity to not only run on behalf of those who cannot, but also to raise awareness of this neurodegenerative disease... Read more.

Click to donate to team member Kate Murphy Voltz


Craig Williams

Craig Williams Headshot NYC Marathon

“I’ve been a running ever since I can remember” says Williams, but have never run a marathon so am looking forward to the challenge to run and raise awareness and donations for ALS by being a member of Team ALS: Running 4 A Cure... Read more.

Click to donate to team member Craig Williams