Team FRIA Runners' Page

Runners to be assigned.

All funds raised by Team FRIA RUNRaisers will be used to support FRIA's programs and services which include a FREE Helpline (M-F) that offers information and advocacy on long term care issues to New York elders and their caregivers.

James McDonald	I am 31 year old Artist and Designer originally from Long Island NY and now a proud resident of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn for over 8 years. I am a novice runner who has most recently completed 2 half marathons and a triathlon. Living in Bay Ridge I got to see my first marathon pass just a block form my house in 2003 and have always wanted to compete in such a rigorous test of the body and mind. This is my rookie year and am looking forward to making a strong performance of under/around 4 hours. I thank you again for anything you can donate and will use it as my inspiration to do my best.


Thomas Rassweiler	I have always been a runner. Growing up in Manhattan, I learned that the city was geographically tiny, and that I could get places faster by running than by buses or trains. This turned into an enjoyable pastime, and now I have several favorite spots to run to, including, dim sum in Chinatown, the Chip Shop in Brooklyn and the Washington Bridge. This opportunity to run in the New York Marathon to raise money for FRIA, means a lot to me for several reasons. First, my aunt was one of the first female runners of the New York Marathon, and I am very excited to carry on this family tradition and run in her footsteps across the Verrazano Bridge this November. Also, over the last year I was dealing with an aging father with growing dementia. I was trying to understand how best to communicate with him and help support his lifestyle for the long term. It was a very challenging process, but because it only happens once or twice in a persons' life we have no experience from with to draw solutions. So I hope that with our support FRIA can help guide people in these difficult times. For all these reasons and many more I am running the New York Marathon and hope that you will cheer me on and donate to our cause.


Erik Sorensen	Hi my name is Erik I am a 27 year old native new yorker & proud Brooklynite! A long time skateboarder and skateboard instructor, yoga head and surfer. I have enjoyed the meditative qualities of long distance running since my first 10K charity run over 17 years ago. It has been a long time goal of mine to run in the NYC Marathon. I feel blessed to be able to raise money for a charity as great as FRIA!!(and being able to run at the same time is better than the icing on the vegan cup cake! Thank you in advance for your support!!! peace & love


	FRIA Friends and Family on the steps of City Hall to announce FRIA's selection as one of the Official Charities for the 2010 ING New York City Marathon.


	FRIA Friends and Family on the steps of City Hall to announce FRIA's selection as one of the Official Charities for the 2010 ING New York City Marathon.