New York, NY, April 4, 2022

The mission of PAWS NY is to help New York City residents who are most at-risk of losing their pets due to physical and financial obstacles they face, with particular emphasis on low-income seniors and individuals suffering from illness or disability.  Our programs and volunteers provide support to help keep pets in their homes with the people who love them and out of the shelter system.

As a part of the TCS New York City Marathon Charity Partner Program, PAWS NY is coordinating a team of 15 runners who will participate in the Marathon on Sunday, November 6, 2022. These runners will commit to raising critical funds on behalf of the organization, allowing PAWS NY to continue to help clients overcome the physical and financial limitations they face caring for their animal companions.

“The TCS New York City Marathon has quickly become a key fundraising program for PAWS NY, and we are thrilled to be a Charity Partner for this iconic race once again,” said Rachel Herman, Founder and Executive Director of PAWS NY. “Along with hundreds of other nonprofit organizations, our dedicated team of runners will work to raise awareness and funds over the next several months, culminating with Marathon Sunday. We can’t wait to celebrate with all of New York City!”

“The TCS New York City Marathon serves as one of the world’s largest fundraising platforms supporting hundreds of charities and philanthropic efforts,” said Christine Burke, Senior VP of Strategic Partnerships, NYRR.  “We are very proud to support the PAWS NY team and the incredible impact they have made to their communities as they raise important funds to support vulnerable New Yorkers as they care for their animal companions.”

The NYRR Official Charity Partner Program offers an opportunity for nonprofit organizations to raise funds to support their missions and services. Participating charities can offer guaranteed entry to runners who fundraise on their behalf.

Since its inception in 2006, the TCS New York City Marathon Official Charity Partner Program has raised more than $400 million for more than 1,000 worthy nonprofit organizations across the globe. Prior to the start of the official program, the New York City Marathon had served as an outlet for individual philanthropic runners since the 1980s.

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About PAWS NY
The mission of PAWS NY is to help New York City’s most vulnerable residents remain with their pets by delivering critical programs and services through a community of partners and volunteers. Our programs help keep pets in their homes while protecting and promoting the human-animal bond that is so physically and psychologically valuable to our clients.  Thus, our motto: helping people by helping pets. To learn more, visit www.pawsny.org.

About New York Road Runners (NYRR)
NYRR’s mission is to help and inspire people through running. Since 1958, New York Road Runners has grown from a local running club to the world’s premier community running organization. NYRR’s commitment to New York City’s five boroughs features races, virtual races, community events, free youth running initiatives and school programs, the NYRR RUNCENTER featuring the New Balance Run Hub, and training resources that provide hundreds of thousands of people each year with the motivation, know-how, and opportunity to Run for Life. NYRR’s premier event, and the largest marathon in the world, is the TCS New York City Marathon. Held annually on the first Sunday in November, the race features a wide population of runners, from the world’s top professional athletes to a vast range of competitive, recreational, and charity runners. To learn more, visit www.nyrr.org.

Contact:

PAWS NY
Kimberly Green, Director of Communications
Kimberly.Green@pawsny.org | 212-203-4760, Ext 304

NYRR Media Relations
Trina Singian
(c): 646.457.8953 (e): tsingian@nyrr.org

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“I have a 12-year-old rescue dog, Cleo, who I have had since she was six months old. She is my best friend, no question,” Ari said. “Pets are the best companion in the entire world, and if there’s anything I can do to protect that relationship, I want to help!”

Read Ari’s full Q&A below to learn about her favorite places to run in NYC and Providence, what she’s studying at Brown, and her favorite post-run treat!

Why did you decide to run the Marathon? Have you participated in long races in the past?

Running the NYC Marathon has always been on my bucket list, despite never having been a runner. My mom ran it when she was in her 20s, and I figured if she could do it, so could I! When the pandemic hit, I found myself running regularly for the first time ever. Signing up for the marathon felt like the natural (if not very optimistic!) next step!

What is your connection to PAWS NY? Why is this cause important to you?

The mission of PAWS NY is one that really resonates with me. Pets are the best companion in the entire world, and if there’s anything I can do to protect that relationship, I want to help!

Do you have any pets of your own? 

I have a 12-year-old rescue dog, Cleo, who I have had since she was six months old. She is my best friend, no question. I wish she could run with me, but she’s an old lady now, and has always been a couch potato. 

How long have you been running? What are some of your favorite places to run?

I started running during the pandemic. When I am in NYC, I love to run along the Hudson River. At school in Providence, I try to run along the East Bay Bike path. 

What do you do in your free time (besides run)?

These days I mostly go to class or do my homework. In my free time, I love to watch true crime shows, and Google rescue dogs and try to convince my friends/family to adopt them. 

Share 2-3 fun facts about yourself! What should we know?

1. I am double majoring in Political Science and Literary Arts at Brown University. 
2. My favorite ice cream flavor is Mint Chip.
3. Fantasizing about drinking an iced oat milk latte is what gets me through my long runs!

What are your goals for the Marathon?

Honestly, I just want to cross that finish line!!

We’re so excited to cheer you on in a few weeks, Ari! Donate to Ari and the rest of Team PAWS NY or read all our Runner Spotlights here.

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Why did you decide to run the Marathon? Have you participated in long races in the past?

When I was in the fourth grade, I made a goal of running a marathon before I was the age of the number of miles. And here we are! It sounds silly, but for whatever reason that goal stuck with me. This will be my first marathon and I am so excited! I love that I have such an amazing team backing me up. Not only am I challenging myself physically and mentally, I know I’m positively impacting my community through PAWS NY. It really is a win/win.

What is your connection to PAWS NY? Why is this cause important to you?

I am a HUGE animal lover and truly believe animals, especially pets, are a gift in this world. Pets provide us with unconditional love and a bond that is so special, they really are family and I can’t imagine having that taken away. PAWS NY helps animals and people in need simultaneously, which is such a beautiful thing. I genuinely can’t think of a better way to have a positive impact on this community, so I feel very fortunate to now be a part of it. My connection to PAWS NY started through this marathon but I’m excited to continue it well after race day.

Do you have any pets of your own? Did you grow up with pets?

I don’t have any pets in the city (yet). My family dog, Lucy, lives with my parents in Connecticut. She’s quite the suburbs gal—she loves to roll around in the grass and get butt scratches. We adopted Lucy when I was 12 and I couldn’t imagine growing up without her. I absolutely adore that little girl and love going home to see her. No matter if it’s been 10 minutes or 2 months, she is just as excited to see me.  

How long have you been running? What are some of your favorite places to run?

I’ve always enjoyed running, but I started consistently running in the past couple of years. Especially at the start of COVID, I found running to be very therapeutic and a great reason to get outside. My go-to running spot had always been along the East River, but recently I’ve given Central Park a try and it may be creeping into first place for my favorite place.

What do you do in your free time (besides run)?

I like reading, hanging with friends and family, and trying new places and things, especially when there’s food involved.

Share a couple fun facts about yourself! What should we know?

I’m a dual citizen—I was born in England. I recently got my dog’s DNA tested and it turns out she is 12.3% Supermutt! (A fun way of saying she’s such a mix it’s hard to detect what she is).

What are your goals for the Marathon?

Just to finish with a smile! 

We know you can do it, Natasja! Donate to support Natasja and the rest of Team PAWS NY online!

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The mission of PAWS NY is to help New York City residents who are most at-risk of losing their pets due to physical and financial obstacles they face, with particular emphasis on low-income older adults and individuals living with illness or disability.  Our programs and volunteers provide support to help keep pets in their homes with the people who love them and out of the shelter system.

“As New York City emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, PAWS NY is thrilled to be a part of such an iconic NYC tradition,” said Rachel Herman, Founder and Executive Director of the organization. “Serving as an official charity partner for the TCS New York City Marathon’s 50th anniversary is an honor, and we’re excited to work with our runners to raise funds to support vulnerable New Yorkers as they care for their animal companions. This is an amazing platform for hundreds of nonprofit organizations to raise awareness and funds toward their missions, and we cannot wait to cheer on our PAWS NY Team and all of the 33,000 runners hitting the city streets this Marathon Sunday.”

“Supporting charitable causes and organizations are a long-standing tradition of the TCS New York City Marathon as it serves as one of the world’s largest fundraising platforms,” said Christine Burke, Senior VP of Strategic Partnerships, NYRR.  “The marathon exemplifies the running community’s spirit of giving back, and no group demonstrates that more than the thousands who choose to run for charity. We are proud to support the efforts of the PAWS NYteam and the positive impact they have made to their community.”

The NYRR Official Charity Partner Program offers an opportunity for nonprofit organizations to raise funds to support their missions and services. Participating charities can offer guaranteed entry to runners who fundraise on their behalf. PAWS NY will participate in the TCS New York City Marathon Charity Partner Program, along with ten runners who will participate in the Marathon on Sunday, November 7, 2021. These runners will commit to raising critical funds on behalf of the organization, allowing PAWS NY to continue to help clients overcome the physical and financial limitations they face caring for their animal companions.

Since its inception in 2006, the TCS New York City Marathon Official Charity Partner Program has raised more than $350 million for more than 1,000 worthy nonprofit organizations across the globe. Prior to the start of the official program, the New York City Marathon had served as an outlet for individual philanthropic runners since the 1980s.

The 2021 TCS New York City Marathon will commemorate the race’s 50th running with runners from all over the world participating in-person and virtually. The marathon began in 1970 and has become one of the most anticipated annual mass sporting events in New York City. This year’s marathon will once again bring together people of all ages and abilities reflecting the resilience and strength of the running community.

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About PAWS NY

The mission of PAWS NY is to help New York City’s most vulnerable residents remain with their pets by delivering critical programs and services through a community of partners and volunteers. Our programs help keep pets in their homes while protecting and promoting the human-animal bond that is so physically and psychologically valuable to our clients.  Thus, our motto: helping people by helping pets. To learn more, visit www.pawsny.org.

About New York Road Runners (NYRR)

NYRR’s mission is to help and inspire people through running. Since 1958, New York Road Runners has grown from a local running club to the world’s premier community running organization. NYRR’s commitment to New York City’s five boroughs features races, virtual races, community events, free youth running initiatives and school programs, the NYRR RUNCENTER featuring the New Balance Run Hub, and training resources that provide hundreds of thousands of people each year with the motivation, know-how, and opportunity to Run for Life. NYRR’s premier event, and the largest marathon in the world, is the TCS New York City Marathon. Held annually on the first Sunday in November, the race features a wide population of runners, from the world’s top professional athletes to a vast range of competitive, recreational, and charity runners. To learn more, visit www.nyrr.org.

Contact:

PAWS NY Community Outreach Manager
Kimberly Green (o): 212-203-4760, x304 (e): Kimberly.Green@pawsny.org

NYRR Media Relations
Trina Singian (c): 646.457.8953 (e): tsingian@nyrr.org

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New York Road Runners commits to raise $50 million for charity in honor of the 50th anniversary of the New York City Marathon

New York, March 4, 2020—Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) NY was named an Official Charity Partner of the 2020 TCS New York City Marathon, it was announced today. The race, celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, will take place on Sunday, November 1, 2020.

“PAWS NY is thrilled to be a part of the New York City Marathon’s 50th anniversary as an official charity partner for this year’s race, working with our runners to raise funds to support vulnerable New Yorkers as they care for their animal companions,” said Rachel Herman, Founder and Executive Director of the organization. “The TCS New York City Marathon provides an amazing platform for hundreds of nonprofit organizations to raise awareness and funds toward their missions and involve their audiences in engaging and unique ways. We are proud to support our team on their journey to the iconic finish line.”

The mission of PAWS NY is to help New York City residents who are most at-risk of losing their pets due to physical and financial obstacles they face, with particular emphasis on low-income seniors and individuals suffering from illness or disability.  Our programs and volunteers provide support to help keep pets in their homes with the people who love them and out of the shelter system. For the first time, PAWS NY will participate in the TCS New York City Marathon Charity Partner Program, along with five runners who will participate in the Marathon on Sunday, November 1, 2020. These runners will commit to raising critical funds on behalf of the organization, allowing PAWS NY to continue to help clients overcome the physical and financial limitations they face caring for their animal companions.

More than 450 official charity partners will be part of the 2020 TCS New York City Marathon, providing thousands the opportunity to run in the world’s most popular marathon. This year, in honor of the marathon’s 50th anniversary, NYRR has committed to working with their partners to exceed a goal of $50 million raised for charity through this year’s race.

“New York Road Runners is honored to have PAWS NY joining us on our mission to raise a record-breaking $50 million for charity at this year’s TCS New York City Marathon,” said Michael Capiraso, president and CEO at NYRR. “Over the last 50 years, the New York City Marathon has exemplified the running community’s spirit of giving back, and no group demonstrates that more than the thousands who choose to run for charity. We are proud to support the efforts of the PAWS NY team and wish them the best of luck as they begin their journey.”

Since its inception in 2006, the TCS New York City Marathon official charity partner program has raised more than $350 million for worthy causes across the globe. This is the first time that PAWS NY will be an Official Charity Partner for the TCS New York City Marathon. For more information on the Official Charity Partner Program, please visit https://www.nyrr.org/tcsnycmarathon/runners/charities.

About PAWS NY

The mission of PAWS NY is to help New York City’s most vulnerable residents remain with their pets by delivering critical programs and services through a community of partners and volunteers. Our programs help keep pets in their homes while protecting and promoting the human-animal bond that is so physically and psychologically valuable to our clients.  Thus, our motto: helping people by helping pets. To learn more, visit www.pawsny.org.

About the TCS New York City Marathon

The TCS New York City Marathon is the largest marathon in the world and the signature event of New York Road Runners (NYRR), the world’s premier community running organization. The race is held annually on the first Sunday of November and includes over 50,000 runners, from the world’s top professional athletes to runners of all ages and abilities, including over 9,000 charity runners. Participants from over 125 countries tour the diverse neighborhoods of New York City’s five boroughs—Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Manhattan. Race morning also features the Rising New York Road Runners Youth Invitational at the TCS New York City Marathon, a race within Central Park that ends at the marathon finish line. More than one million spectators and 10,000 volunteers line the city’s streets in support of the runners, while millions more watch the globally televised broadcast. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a leading global IT services, consulting, and business solutions organization, is the premier partner of NYRR and the title sponsor of the TCS New York City Marathon. The 50th running of the TCS New York City Marathon is set for November 1, 2020. To learn more, visit www.tcsnycmarathon.org.

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NEW YORK, February 27, 2020 – Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) NY is proud to announce its participation in the 2020 TCS New York City Marathon as an official charity partner. The organization, which celebrated its 10^th Anniversary in November 2019, helps New York City’s most vulnerable residents remain with their pets by delivering critical programs and services through a community of partners and volunteers.

For the first time, PAWS NY will participate in the TCS New York City Marathon Charity Partner Program, along with five runners who will participate in the Marathon on Sunday, November 1, 2020. These runners will commit to raising critical funds on behalf of the organization, allowing PAWS NY to continue to help clients overcome the physical and financial limitations they face caring for their animal companions. Individuals who are interested in running on behalf of PAWS NY should visit the organization’s website for more information.

“We are thrilled and honored to join as an Official Charity Partner for the TCS New York City Marathon for the first time,” said Rachel Herman, Founder and Executive Director of PAWS NY. “This event is a beautiful example of resilience, strength, and community all across New York City—and our supporters and volunteers reflect those values every day, as they work to support New Yorkers who need help caring for their pets.”

The TCS New York City Marathon has grown from its inception in 1970, when it was a Central Park race with 55 finishers, to the world’s biggest marathon. The 2019 TCS New York City Marathon, with 53,600+ finishers, was the largest marathon in history.

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About PAWS NY

The mission of PAWS NY is to help New York City’s most vulnerable residents remain with their pets by delivering critical programs and services through a community of partners and volunteers. Our programs help keep pets in their homes while protecting and promoting the human-animal bond that is so physically and psychologically valuable to our clients.  Thus, our motto: helping people by helping pets. To learn more, visit www.pawsny.org.

About the TCS New York City Marathon

The TCS New York City Marathon is the largest marathon in the world and the signature event of New York Road Runners (NYRR), the world’s premier community running organization. The race is held annually on the first Sunday of November and includes over 50,000 runners, from the world’s top professional athletes to runners of all ages and abilities, including 10,000 charity runners. Participants from over 125 countries tour the diverse neighborhoods of New York City’s five boroughs—Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Manhattan. Race morning also features the Rising New York Road Runners Youth Invitational at the TCS New York City Marathon, a race within Central Park that ends at the marathon finish line. More than one million spectators and 10,000 volunteers line the city’s streets in support of the runners, while millions more watch the globally televised broadcast. The race is a founding member of the Abbott World Marathon Majors, which features the world’s top marathons—Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago, and New York. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a leading global IT services, consulting, and business solutions organization, is the premier partner of NYRR and the title sponsor of the TCS New York City Marathon. The 50th running of the TCS New York City Marathon is set for November 1, 2020. To learn more, visit www.tcsnycmarathon.org.

Related Links:
http://www.pawsny.org
https://www.nyrr.org/tcsnycmarathon

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Contact:
Kimberly Green
Community Outreach Manager, PAWS NY
(o): 212-203-4760, x304
(e): Kimberly.Green@pawsny.org

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