A MESSAGE FROM Dalisha’s 26.2 for ALPFA NY
This November, I’ll be taking on 26.2 miles through New York City as one of five runners representing ALPFA New York in the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon.
As a Latina and neuroscience student preparing for a career in medicine and research, I’ve learned how powerful it is to have people who open doors, offer mentorship, and remind you that you belong in spaces where people who look like you have historically been underrepresented.
I experienced that firsthand through ALPFA.
This year, ALPFA New York invested in me by giving me the opportunity to attend the ALPFA National Convention, where I found mentors, professional opportunities, new possibilities for my career, and, most importantly, a community that felt like familia. Now I have the opportunity to pay that investment forward.
My goal is to raise $5,000 for ALPFA New York to support the resources, professional development, mentorship, scholarships, and opportunities that help Latino students and young professionals build their futures.
When you donate to my marathon, you aren’t just supporting me as I make my way to the finish line. You’re investing in someone’s opportunity to enter a room they may have never imagined themselves in.
Whether it’s $5, $25, $100, or simply sharing my page, every contribution brings us closer to that goal.
ALPFA helped give me a seat at the table. I’m running 26.2 miles to help make sure someone else has one too. ❤️🏃🏽♀️
Thank you for believing in me, supporting my journey, and helping me make these miles mean something much bigger than myself.
— Dalisha❤️
