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Adam Broman
Finish Time: 5:26
With one marathon under his belt, Adam, son of a stroke survivor, wants to complete another one, this time doing it to raise awareness and funds for a cause close to his heart.
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Stere Carniciu
Finish Time: 3:35
Healthcare provider for stroke survivors and marathon veteran, Stere is running this race to bring public awareness to stroke. With a strong determination to finish, Stere looks forward to spending his post-race training hours with his family.
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Christine Carolan
Finish Time: 4:04
Sixteen years ago, Christine's (sister of Jeannine Graf) father had a devastating stroke. Inspired by her parents' determination to battle stroke on a daily basis, Christine is pushing herself 26.2 miles in her parents' honor.
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Michael Darling
Finish Time: 3:41
After being misdiagnosed with a brain aneurism, Michael, interested in stroke and his family’s history with National Stroke Association, joined National Stroke Association’s Board of Directors. As a New York City resident and veteran marathoner, Michael is looking forward to running his first New York City Marathon and sleeping later once the marathon is over.
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Annalise de Zoete
Finish Time: 5:25
Staff member of National Stroke Association, Annalise is thrilled to run her first marathon in the streets of New York City to raise funds and awareness for stroke. As a staff, we are excited to have a representative join the team!
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Kathryn Donley
Finish Time: 5:55
Seeing the ramifications of stroke on a daily basis as a stroke coordinator in a Southern New Jersey hospital, Kathryn is taking this 26.2 mile challenge to promote awareness of stroke and of overall health and wellness.
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Geoffrey Ferrucci
Finish Time: 4:52
Years of service in the health care profession have shown Geoff the implications of stroke, convicting him that more people need to be aware of this disease. Believing that running 26.2 miles will increase this awareness, Geoff is taking on running his first marathon.
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Mark Fuhrman
Finish Time: 5:09
A volunteer for National Stroke Association, Mark is running his first race since 1990 in honor of his father who passed away from stroke. One of the strengths Mark is bringing to the marathon? His laugh.
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Jeannine Graf
Finish Time: 3:57
Sister to Christine Carolan and daughter of a stroke survivor, Jeannine says that training for a marathon is not nearly as challenging as living with stroke! Inspired by stroke survivors and caregivers, she looks forward to listening to Sinatra’s “New York, New York” while running her fifth marathon.
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Lenice Hogan
Finish Time: 5:08
Having survived a stroke at age 39, this former Notre Dame Physical Education Professor is running not only to raise awareness of stroke but also to honor all the survivors who have lost their ability to run. She anticipates eating a very large piece of the world’s best cheesecake after the marathon is over.
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Trey Hollingsworth
Finish Time: 3:40
Having seen the ramifications of his grandmother’s stroke, Trey is convinced to spread awareness, something he believes begins with fundraising. Describing stroke as a marathon not an event, this experienced runner is thankful for this marathon opportunity and the regular running it necessitates.
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Andrew Hyde
Finish Time: 5:27
Running since high school and having completed a half marathon, Andrew, grandson of a stroke survivor, is excited to run for “a fantastic organization, team and opportunity.” Looking forward to having a few days of non training after the race, Andrew’s greatest strength is his attitude.
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Gaurav Kalia
Finish Time: 4:38
Running in memory of his grandfather, Gaurav is enthusiastically setting this new goal for himself. Looking forward to completing his first marathon, Gaurav will be crossing the finish line, jumping on a plane, and heading home to see his family in India.
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Gil & Dawn Kinnunen
Finish Time: 7:12
Two days prior to her 42nd birthday, Dawn survived a major stroke. Because she and her husband Gil were aware of the symptoms of stroke, Dawn received immediate care and has been able to make amazing recoveries. Convincing her husband to come out of running retirement, Dawn began running and the couple completed their first marathon in 2005. Shortly thereafter, Gil experienced a tendon injury leaving him relearning how to walk. Says Gil, "eleven years after a disabling stroke and three years after a disabling injury, we are ready to see if our 53- and 63-year-old bodies can complete another marathon for a worthy cause." After completing the marathon, Gil and Dawn are looking forward to vacationing in New York City and catching a show on Broadway.
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Jennifer Kragh
Finish Time: 6:40
Having both personal and professional contact with stroke, Jennifer, a speech pathologist, inspired by her patients and loved ones, will be running her third marathon. Writes Jennifer: “I couldn’t think of a better organization to support during my NYC marathon.”
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Martin MacCormack
Finish Time: 5:49
With several family members who have experienced stroke, Martin is eager to run his first marathon in honor of the many stroke survivors and caregivers who would love to be able to do so.
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Gregory Mateja
Finish Time: 5:38
With plenty of New York Marathon experience, Gregory is running, this year, with more meaning. A year after losing his mother to stroke, he is eager to educate himself and others about stroke.
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Kathleen McCarron
Finish Time: 6:28
Intrigued by National Stroke Association’s decision to put together a marathon team, Kathleen, a stroke survivor, has decided to run her first marathon to help educate women about stroke. Though she still faces difficulties as a result of her stroke, Kathleen looks forward to completing a new challenge and assuring stroke survivors that each day brings additional opportunities for recovery.
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Christine McGowan
Finish Time: 4:11
Losing an aunt suddenly to stroke, Christine is running the marathon in her memory, hopeful that “by raising money and building awareness we can prevent other families from losing loved ones.”
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Victoria Stevens
Finish Time: DNF
A stroke survivor and active long distance runner herself, Victoria is eager to run on National Stroke Association’s team. Taking any opportunity to raise awareness of stroke, Victoria is looking forward to meeting her teammates and other stroke survivors as well as having a post-race cold amber ale, followed by hot chocolate.
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Karen Stone
Finish Time: DNF
Motivated by her mother’s passing from stroke and new to the world of running, Karen’s first race will be 26.2 miles long! She is looking forward to meeting and connecting with other runners as they bring a focus to stroke and, of course, to completing the marathon!
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Karen Thomas
Finish Time: 4:06
Karen’s close friend Kris was an active, healthy individual who had a stroke one morning while driving to work. Kris has since then fought hard to make amazing recoveries. Karen, an avid runner and NYC resident, has taken on this challenge to not only support her friend but to increase awareness of potential warning signs of stroke.
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John Van Benschoten
Finish Time: 3:57
After recently completing a triathlon, John is using this experience as a springboard for marathon training. With two grandparents who have passed away from stroke, this is a great way for John to challenge himself while supporting our mission at the same time.
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Traci Wadie
Finish Time: 5:50
As Traci says, she got off the couch and began running in April 2008. Since then, this school teacher has run two half marathons and has two full marathons scheduled for this fall. Watching her granddad struggle to recover after his stroke, Traci is pushing herself physically in his honor. Traci and her mom Twila Westphal are running this marathon together!
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Anne Allen Westbrook
Finish Time: 4:35
While a novice to the marathon world, Anne Allen is a regular runner who has several stroke survivor family members. Glad to run for an organization that supports families, like her own, who have been affected by stroke, she is enjoying the training more than expected.
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Twila Westphal
Finish Time: 5:50
Twila is joining her daughter Traci Wadie in running the marathon in honor of her dad, whom she has cared for in her home since his stroke in 2006. Actively preparing herself mentally for the distance, Twila is looking forward to sleeping in instead of completing long runs after this, her first marathon, is completed.
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