City: Pasadena, CA and Gaeta (LT), Italy

Fundraising Goal: $1,000

Race Goal: 3:59 (finally sub 4hr. Last time was 4:01)

In a few sentences, describe your connection to U2FP, why you chose to run in support of U2FP, and whether you have a personal connection to spinal cord injury and paralysis: Supporting causes and organizations like U2FP gives hope and a better future to so many people! A small gesture for someone can provide a big difference for someone else. Let's all do this together.

Is this your first marathon/race? If not, what others have you completed? I've completed 3 Marathon, 12 half marathons and 4 half ironman.

What do you crave after a long run? Burger and Fries

Do you listen to anything when you train or race? If yes, what? Podcast when I train for long run, Rock when I go on Track/Interval runs and just the crowd and people during the race

What are you most excited and/or nervous about for the marathon? First time running in Chicago, running with a friend. My first Marathon since Covid started.

What do you enjoy doing in your free time? Playing with my two children, Greta and Alex! I enjoy talking real estate, cryptocurrency and metaverse

Anything else you’d like to share? Favorite movie: Rocky; Favorite quote: “Going in one more round when you don’t think you can. That’s what makes all the difference in your life.”

Unite 2 Fight Paralysis is proud to once again be a charity partner for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon 2022! Help support U2FP’s initiatives to accelerate curative treatments for those living with Spinal Cord Injuries. Team U2FP members have raised nearly $200,000 in the past few years. Thank you for your support to advance research towards a cure for spinal cord injury!