Melissa's Fundraising Page
Only 29 days remaining to help Melissa's Fundraising Page reach her fundraising goal
$8,650.00 raised
$8,000.00 goal
A MESSAGE FROM Melissa's Fundraising Page
This November I'll be running the NYC Marathon for a second time in support of Strong Girls United. Nearly a year to the day we unexpectedly lost my mom, I'll be honoring her one mile at a time. 

My mom was always and always will be my biggest fan, whether that was on or off the field. She was strong, resilient, and confident - traits she made sure to instill in both of her daughters. Supporting Strong Girls United feels like the perfect way to carry her legacy forward. Their mission to empower young women embodies everything my mom believed in and lived by. Please consider donating to my fundraising page, not only for me, but in loving memory of Joanne Lobaccaro.
Photos & Videos
7d41edf2dca9ea0743abd8e58eabb02d3b0999ff A4d9bca118f7a8dfc3dd4ddfacaba70fbc88205f 7a937b7f3bfda87665a6b631763cf0b9f0b55422 1ee1b0531770ab81ffc1d6e0b65572f82545259b B11140e5f0ec0570e5b4e3d71d39025de9ff2903 Aac6f9f22704dd45f8add60eecf2bb7d155e91c8 39e1ce0c1983d3e0bb6c1d3660725c29030f86f4 7c5a22491d3731aa17ca30cb58c5e72a2c202681 2102a3f1862a5a11b20035632d80ffcaebef832c
  • P.R.C. made a $250.00 donation

    What a great way to honor your mom.Have fun at your race.

    $250.00
  • Brady Davis made a $50.00 donation

    Run like the wind!!

    $50.00
  • Jonathan Tompkins made a $100.00 donation
    $100.00
  • Allison Aievoli made a $50.00 donation

    We love you and we are so proud you. Can’t wait to cheer you on!! In memory of beautiful Joanne.

    $50.00
  • Kristin Griffith made a $100.00 donation

    run like the wind 

    $100.00
  • Graham Philpot made a $50.00 donation
    $50.00
  • Timothy Hanley made a $50.00 donation

    see you out there!

    $50.00
  • In honor of Marrianna Romanowski made a $200.00 donation
    $200.00
  • Andrew Wing made a $100.00 donation

    Have fun!

    $100.00
  • Vanessa Lee made a $35.00 donation

    good luck Melissa!!! you’re going to crush it!!!

    $35.00
  • Alexa McGovern made a $100.00 donation

    love you my sis! always cheering for you ❤️❤️

    $100.00
  • Anne Scribner Hopkins made a $40.00 donation

    Melissa, Best wishes for a terrific run. Thanks for sharing your story and supporting this great organization. With admiration, Anne Hopkins

    $40.00
  • In honor of Joanne Lobaccaro made a $200.00 donation

    We are so proud of you Melissa!! This is an amazing tribute once again. Moms strength and drive lives on in you all. Especially all her love.. We will be there in spirit cheering you on every step of the way. You go girl!! Love Aunt Ro/The Spataro Family

    $200.00
  • Peter Pagenstecher made a $350.00 donation
    $350.00
  • In memory of In memory of Joanne Lobaccaro made a $1,000.00 donation

    Melissa, I remember how proud and excited mom was 2 years ago when we went to see you run in the marathon. The Strong Girls United organization is the perfect charity to honor mom. We can't wait for November 2 to show our love and support! Love Dad and Jessica

    $1,000.00
  • Deborah Lobaccaro made a $100.00 donation

    So proud of you Melissa! Love you❤️

    $100.00
  • Portland Global Advisors made a $500.00 donation
    $500.00
  • Marianne Lobaccaro made a $250.00 donation

    You’ve got this! Running for Jojo is a special way to honor her. We are all so very proud of you and will be there cheering you every step of the way. Love, Uncle Mike and Aunt Marianne❤️

    $250.00
  • Jeffrey Meltzer made a $50.00 donation

    Good luck Melissa!

    $50.00
  • Elizabeth Lobaccaro made a $100.00 donation

    Always rooting for you and am constantly in awe of all of your accomplishments!!! We are all so proud of you. What a beautiful way to honor your mom. Can't wait to watch you run

    $100.00
  • Rachel Lobaccaro made a $250.00 donation

    Good luck Melissa. We are so proud of you!

    $250.00
  • In honor of Joanne made a $500.00 donation

    Good luck! Go for it!

    $500.00
  • In honor of Joanne Lobaccaro made a $35.00 donation

    kill it girl! sending fast runner vibes and always sending good vibes and thinking of your family!

    $35.00
  • David Miller made a $50.00 donation
    $50.00
  • Gina and Steve Bibinski made a $40.00 donation

    Good luck!!!

    $40.00
  • Michelle Marsanico made a $50.00 donation

    I will be thinking of your mom ❤️

    $50.00
  • Lexy Gouskos made a $25.00 donation
    $25.00
  • Autumn Johnson made a $50.00 donation

    Go, Melissa! ❤️ We’re rooting for you! - Autumn & Kevin

    $50.00
  • Beth Wilson made a $50.00 donation

    Dear Melissa- Best of luck as you run the NYC Marathon again! I'll be tracking you that day. What a nice tribute to your mom. Love, Beth Wilson

    $50.00
  • John Amodeo made a $350.00 donation

    I have no words to tell you how much I admire you, Melissa. May God travel with each and every step. Love forever, Johnny

    $350.00
  • In memory of Aunt Joanne made a $250.00 donation

    Mel we are so proud of you and excited to see you crush another marathon for an amazing cause. Love your cousin friend Steph & cousin in law friend Brian

    $250.00
  • In honor of michael Ietta made a $500.00 donation

    melissa, keep on going! your mom and the family are proud of you. Pls run also for your mom's first cousin Michael who is now battling his disease of glioblastoma. we will conquer through love!

    $500.00
  • In memory of Joanne Lobaccaro made a $25.00 donation
    $25.00
  • In memory of Joanne made a $25.00 donation

    wishing you a great race! she’ll be with you every step of the way❤️

    $25.00
  • Jen and Rich made a $200.00 donation
    $200.00
  • Angelo Cannavo Maria Cannavo made a $250.00 donation

    We love you Melissa! You are strong and resilient!!! Nonna and I support and believe in you! We are so proud, just like your Mom, of the woman you have grown to be. May JOY be forever in your heart! ♥️

    $250.00
  • Dean Gouskos made a $25.00 donation

    See you there ❤️

    $25.00
  • Mary Wells made a $50.00 donation

    You got this Melissa! I'll be cheering you on in spirit!

    $50.00
  • Team Zachau made a $250.00 donation

    Have fun with it!! you’ll do great!

    $250.00
  • Kathleen Hurley made a $55.00 donation
    $55.00
  • In memory of Joanne Lobaccaro made a $500.00 donation

    Melissa - I know how proud your mom is of who you are and how you carry yourself every day. I can' think of better organization that represents the values your mom instilled in you and Jess, and I can't wait to watch you crush it in November. You inspire me every day to be better and I'm so proud of you. Love, Tom

    $500.00
  • Nicole Sferrazza made a $25.00 donation

    Go Melissa!!

    $25.00
  • Danielle Aviles made a $25.00 donation

    what a beautiful way to honor your mom mel, you got this !

    $25.00
  • Genae Salinas made a $50.00 donation

    Cheering you on always!

    $50.00
  • MacKenzie Nutting made a $25.00 donation

    Always cheering for you!! Best of luck ❤️

    $25.00
  • Gaurav Chavda made a $20.00 donation
    $20.00
  • Grace Grinnell made a $100.00 donation

    Melissa you are so strong and such an inspiration. sending the biggest love!

    $100.00
  • Frank DeCicco made a $20.00 donation

    Good luck you got this!

    $20.00
  • Rachel Markowitz made a $20.00 donation
    $20.00
  • Jordan Weitzel made a $50.00 donation

    You’re amazing! love you ❤️

    $50.00
  • Hannah Sarisohn made a $25.00 donation

    Cheering you on! PIC 4 ever 酪✨

    $25.00
  • James Mastrogiannis made a $25.00 donation

    You’re amazing Melissa! Keep going!

    $25.00
  • David Smith made a $100.00 donation

    Good luck!!

    $100.00
  • In memory of Joanne Lobaccaro made a $100.00 donation

    may you feel your mom’s presence with you in every step and still moment ❤️

    $100.00
  • Jeanne Strejlau made a $100.00 donation

    Your mom would be so proud!! we are proud of you too! ‍♀️ Good luck!

    $100.00
  • Holly Tevis made a $50.00 donation

    cheering you on, love the lobos

    $50.00
  • Brooke Lorber made a $100.00 donation

    love you! smash it!

    $100.00
  • In honor of Joanne Lobaccaro made a $50.00 donation

    She is still proud and you are going to crush it. -Jen

    $50.00
  • Kira Greer made a $25.00 donation

    Go Meliss!!

    $25.00
  • Lisa Strejlau made a $100.00 donation
    $100.00
  • Nicolette Davicino made a $25.00 donation

    A beautiful tribute! go Mel!!

    $25.00
  • Robin Keller made a $50.00 donation

    ❤️

    $50.00
  • Michael Pizzingrillo made a $100.00 donation

    You’ve got this, Melissa! Making your mom proud every step of the way! Love, Michael

    $100.00
  • Nicole Macari made a $10.00 donation
    $10.00
  • Erin Maksimow made a $50.00 donation

    Good luck Melissa!!

    $50.00
  • Casey Keller made a $100.00 donation

    For two incredible women ❤️

    $100.00
  • In memory of Joanne Lobaccaro made a $100.00 donation
    $100.00
Share This Fundraising Page