Felica Gonzalez

I’m honored to share that I will be running the NYC 2026 Marathon for March of Dimes, March for Babies and this journey is more than a race, it is my story coming full circle.

As a mom of three, the mission behind this run is deeply personal to me.

My connection to the NICU began before I ever stepped foot in one. In 2019, after having my first son, Logan, I became a milk donor. I donated over 1,300 ounces of breast milk to the Mother’s Milk Bank of Florida, knowing it would help the most vulnerable babies survive and grow. At the time, I was simply grateful to give back. I never imagined how close to home this mission would one day become.

Four years later, everything changed.

I gave birth to my twin boys prematurely, and they spent 17 days in the NICU. Suddenly, I was the mom on the other side, sitting by the incubator, navigating fear, uncertainty, and hoping for every small win. During that time, donor milk, just like what I once gave, helped nourish and support my own babies when they needed it most.

It was a true full circle moment I will never forget.

That experience is why I’m running the NYC 2026 Marathon. To honor that journey, to give back to the community that supported my sons, and to stand with families currently facing the challenges of premature birth and NICU stays.

Every mile I run is for the babies fighting to grow stronger, for the moms sitting beside hospital beds, and for the families who need support, resources, and hope.

I’m committed to raising funds that will help provide lifesaving care, donor milk, and critical support for moms and babies.

I can’t do this alone. If you’re able, please consider supporting my fundraising efforts. Every donation, no matter the size, makes a real impact.

Together, we can help more families experience healthy beginnings and create more full circle moments of hope.