Will you get tired? Yes. Will you be sore? You better believe it. But the patients who need us already feel this every day.
They are fighting for transplant, for their lives, for just a little more time— and they need our help to finish the journey.
Every mile is more meaningful with NMDP
As you train and test the limits of your body, you’ll be moving patients forward on their own journey through a blood stem cell transplant.
All funds raised go directly toward our life-saving mission. Your dedicated efforts will help grow our registry of potential donors, invest in innovative research and provide grants for patients facing financial barriers to treatment.
See what some of our previous runners have to say about this incredible experience—about not just running a marathon but saving lives. And check out the photos from last year!
Brian White
“In November of 2021 my friend, Spencer Shearer, passed away from complications related to a rare blood disease. Spencer was selfless, kind, generous, inspirational, caring. The best of us.
When Spencer was in the hospital, he showed me that hard things don’t become manageable overnight, they take time. They take commitment. You will fail, but you will see progress. He reminded me if I try, and really give my all to something, I can make strides towards my goal.
I knew I wanted to honor this gift Spencer gave to me. So, I decided I wanted to run the New York Marathon and raise money in his name."
-Brian White |
Kerrie Mummah & Rachel Jacobs
"This year, we are running the Twin Cities 10 Mile race in memory of and to honor Glenyce Zinter, my sweet mom and Rachel's grandma. She passed away February 22, 2022, and our world was forever changed.
It is my fourth year running the Twin Cities 10 Mile and fundraising for NMDP®. Combining our love of running and fundraising for NMDP is truly a privilege."
-Kerry Mummah |
Ryan & John Keegan
"We are running the New York Marathon in memory of our father, John, who passed away from acute myeloid leukemia (AML) on December 25, 2021.
After our dad was diagnosed with AML, our world came crashing down with the emotions of what was next. But after some family discussions with his doctors, we realized his best treatment plan would be a bone marrow transplant.
John was able to donate his bone marrow to our dad, and I ended up matching with a stranger and donating my bone marrow just 9 months later. It was the best and most proud thing I have ever done in my life."
-Ryan Keegan |
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