Runner Spotlight: Amy

A woman (Amy) in running gear and with her hair back, stands posing with a race medal from the NYC Half. She's wearing a grey shirt with the PAWS NY logo.

Long-time volunteer Amy is running her second United Airlines NYC Half to benefit PAWS NY and we’re excited to cheer her on while she (hopefully) beats her previous time! A social worker who lives in Brooklyn with her cat Maya and dog Rosie, Amy is also a fan of karaoke and trivia nights. Learn more…

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Runner Spotlight: Kelley

A woman in a light pink puffy vest and hat, with rainbow sunglasses, takes a selfie and smiles at the camera, with a field covered in snow behind her.

Animal lover Kelley is traveling from her home in Michigan to run the United Airlines NYC Half as part of Team PAWS NY! Having been a runner for the past five years, Kelly completed her first Half Marathon during COVID and is hooked. Learn more about Kelley in her Q&A below, and plan to cheer…

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Marathon Runner Spotlight: Ari

Ari - A Young woman with wavy brown hair smiles and holds a baby goat.

Our final Marathon Runner Spotlight is Ari, a student at Brown University who is originally from New York City. She’ll be following in her mother’s footsteps by running the Marathon in her 20s, and is so excited to support PAWS NY with her fundraising.  “I have a 12-year-old rescue dog, Cleo, who I have had…

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Marathon Runner Spotlight: Natasja

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How many people can say they are reaching their childhood goals by running a Marathon? Natasja, who is running the 2021 TCS New York City Marathon on behalf of PAWS NY, chose the goal of running a Marathon before the age of 26 (the number of miles in the race) when she was in fourth…

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Marathon Runner Spotlight: Bridget

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Get to know Bridget in today’s Runner Spotlight! This will be Bridget’s fourth Marathon and her second TCS New York City Marathon, and we’re thrilled she is supporting PAWS NY! Living in Manhattan, Bridget loves to run in Central Park and along the Hudson River, plus she enjoys running while traveling, as a great way…

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Marathon Runner Spotlight: Annie

A young woman with long red-brown hair wears a black shirt and jeans, and crouches down to pose with a golden retriever / lab mix who smiles for the camera.

Annie is our next Runner Spotlight! A volunteer with PAWS NY since 2018, Annie is looking to improve upon her race time after running the TCS New York City Marathon in 2019. “I have been dog walking for PAWS NY since April 2018,” she said. “I’ve been walking a golden retriever named Valla now for…

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Marathon Runner Spotlight: Noella

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Kick off September with Noella’s Runner Spotlight! This Brooklynite had to take some time off from running due to a knee injury, but she’s back and ready to tackle her first-ever Marathon! Noella has volunteered with PAWS NY in the past and loves to take long walks with her pup, Elsie.  “Older adults are such…

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Marathon Runner Spotlight: Kyle

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Today’s Runner Spotlight is all about Kyle! A Knicks fan and avid runner, Kyle already had guaranteed entry to the 2021 TCS New York City Marathon, but still wanted to fundraise on behalf of a Charity Partner for the race. As someone who grew up with dogs, and has a dog of his own, PAWS…

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Marathon Runner Spotlight: Dawn

In today’s Runner Spotlight, meet Dawn! Currently working as a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion practitioner, Dawn (she/her/hers) is moving from Manhattan to Maryland this summer, and we’re excited to stay connected with her for the 2021 TCS New York City Marathon. Dawn previously volunteered for PAWS NY a few years ago and is passionate about…

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Marathon Runner Spotlight: Christian

For our next Runner Spotlight, the NYC Marathon runs in the family! Christian’s Dad ran the race several times and now Christian, who lives in Manhattan, hopes to improve upon his 2019 Marathon time, while supporting PAWS NY!  “I have seen firsthand the joy that pets can bring to close friends and family and I…

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