NYCRUNS Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon 2026

Growing up as a Junior Olympic gymnast, I was always fit - but I absolutely hated running. It was something I avoided, and I truly dreaded it.

Acting, on the other hand, has been a constant source of joy and energy in my life, and this year I’ve been lucky enough to join NYU Tisch’s Stella Adler Studio of Acting for my second year at NYU. The studio has given me so much love and support and has become a place where I feel safe to take risks, express myself fully, and grow both as an artist and as a human being.

There’s no better way for me to start this year than by fundraising for my favorite place - the place that lets people explore their passions. To honor that, I’m challenging myself to do something completely new and outside my comfort zone: running…

By supporting this fundraiser, you’re helping sustain a space that nurtures artists and gives people like me the chance to keep creating with joy and a big smile on their faces!!