City: Bozeman, MT

Profession: College Student

Fundraising Goal: $1,000

Race Goal (time/just finish!): 4.30

Do you have a personal connection to spinal cord injuries and paralysis? My second cousin Jake has a spinal cord injury. I love how U2FP is a community-driven institution that works to cure paralysis through advocacy, education, and support for research.

Is this your first marathon/race? If not, what others have you completed? I have completed The Ed Anacker Bridger Ridge Run which is a 20 mile trail run. I also have run The Foothills 16k, which is another trail run in Bozeman, Montana.

What do you crave after a long run? Peanut butter and banana toast with honey and cinnamon. So good.

Do you listen to anything when you train or race? If yes, what? Always! I listen to a wide variety of music, really anything that will get me in the zone. Indie, pop and rap are my go-tos.

What are you most excited and/or nervous about for the marathon? I am so excited to run this with my sister, brother-in-law, and sister-in-law, while fundraising for such a great organization.

An interesting fact about yourself or anything else you’d like to share: This winter I got into backcountry skiing. It was so fun exploring new places all around Montana and Idaho with my friends.

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!