Runner Spotlight: Saree

By Kimberly Green | March 2, 2023
Onny and Saree - A young woman in a gray hoodie and black sunglasses holds up a black cat in a green harness.

Today’s Runner Spotlight is Saree, who was so inspired by the TCS NYC Marathon (and one of our PAWS NY runners!) that she signed up to run the 2023 United Airlines NYC Half! Even though Saree didn’t do so great at cross-country in middle school, she is excited to run her first-ever long race with…

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Runner Spotlight: Kyle

By Kimberly Green | February 16, 2023
Kyle and his wife stand on a balcony holding their two dogs.

Today’s Runner Spotlight is Kyle, who is no stranger to long-distance races or PAWS NY. This Long Island resident ran the 2021 TCS New York City Marathon on Team PAWS NY and even though he already has guaranteed entry to the 2023 United Airlines NYC Half, he wanted to fundraise on our behalf this year…

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Runner Spotlight: Marisa

By Kimberly Green | January 26, 2023
A woman in a yellow tank top and black shorts poses on the Coney Island Boardwalk at the end of the Brooklyn Half Marathon, holding up her finisher's medal.

PAWS NY has a team of 17 runners participating in the 2023 United Airlines NYC Half while fundraising for our organization, and today we have the pleasure of introducing you to one of them: Marisa! This newlywed Manhattanite was planning to run the 2020 United Airlines NYC Half before it was canceled due to the…

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Runner Spotlight: Amy

By Kimberly Green | March 1, 2022
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

By Kimberly Green | February 23, 2022
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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