NYCRUNS Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon 2026

This April, I’m running the Brooklyn Half Marathon to support Brooklyn Defender Services—an organization whose work feels more vital than ever in this moment of uncertainty and upheaval in our country.

Brooklyn Defender Services provides free, outstanding legal representation to people facing some of the most serious consequences imaginable: loss of freedom, family separation, and life-altering legal harm. But their work goes far beyond the courtroom. BDS takes a holistic approach to public defense, combining powerful advocacy with social work, community resources, and systemic reform—meeting people where they are and fighting for their dignity, stability, and futures.

At a time when fundamental rights are increasingly at risk and inequality is being reinforced rather than dismantled, organizations like BDS stand as a critical line of defense. Their recent expansion into Queens builds on 30 years of deep expertise in Brooklyn, extending this essential work to even more communities that need it.

I’m running to raise funds—and awareness—for justice that is accessible, compassionate, and unwavering. Every donation supports the belief that everyone deserves strong representation, fairness under the law, and the chance to keep their families and lives intact.

Thank you for supporting this cause and running alongside me in spirit. 🏃‍♀️💛