Grant Schwarz

Running the ING NYC Marathon has been a goal of both mine and Briana’s for many years.  Since we began running long distances we have completed 2 full marathons in Disney World and the Miami ING Half Marathon.  For the last three years we applied for entry slots to the ING NYC Marathon.  For three years in a row, we were not chosen by the lottery  This year,  on our fourth try Briana "won the lottery".  She got a slot in the marathon but I did not.   After years of waiting for a race entry, there was absolutely no way that I was going to let Briana run the ING NYC Marathon without me or give up her ticket in hope that I would get accepted next year.  I had to think of a way to get into the race. 

The opportunity was presented before us before we knew it and in a most meaningful way.  As our friends and family, you all know that Briana has been an active volunteer with her sorority, AEPhi, for the past five years. When AEPhi choose Sharsheret as one of their national philanthropies, it was only natural for Briana to become more involved with Sharsheret.  And if Briana becomes involved in something, I love to be included as well. Together we have walked as part of "Team Sharsheret" in the Komen Miami Race For The Cure for the last three years.  So, of the THOUSANDS of charity groups that had slots for the ING NYC Marathon, we selected to race with Team Sharsheret.

We are very proud and excited to be a part of such a great cause with such great people and can’t wait to hit the streets of NYC one mile at a time. Please support us in our efforts.