As many of you know, I have been involved in researching ways to improve maternal health over the past 5+ years, through working in clinical research in maternal-fetal medicine to now pursuing a PhD in Epidemiology with a focus on reproductive health at the University of Pennsylvania.
In 2022, I ran the Chicago Marathon with March of Dimes, fundraising to create positive change for moms and babies everywhere, especially those most at risk. This year, I am SO excited to be partnering with March of Dimes again for the 2025 NYC Marathon! With preterm birth and maternal death rates continuing to rise, I’m committed to raising funds so that every family gets the best possible start. On a more personal and less serious note, I am also committed to improving my 2023 NYC Marathon time when I unknowingly ran with COVID and had the worst 5 hours of my life.
Every year, March of Dimes funds incredible, ground-breaking research with projects including identifying genetic variants predisposing mothers to preterm birth, applying machine learning approaches to studying the vaginal microbiome, and evaluating the impact of policy expansion on maternal health outcomes. Please visit my fundraising page to make a donation and to keep this essential research funded. Together we’ll be part of a movement to make America a more equitable place and ensure that every mom and baby is healthy!
By supporting my marathon journey, you're contributing to essential programs that:
With preterm birth rates continuing to rise, the U.S. remains among the most dangerous developed nations for childbirth, especially for women and babies of color.
At March for Babies™ you're lifting up communities, creating connections and taking action to make America a more equitable place and ensure that every mom and baby is healthy.
Together, we’re marching to raise funds and awareness to transform the health of all families!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
