Peter's NYC Marathon Fund Raising Page
$9,282.00 raised
$4,000.00 goal
A MESSAGE FROM Peter's NYC Marathon Fund Raising Page
It's hard to put into words how excited, honored, and motivated I am to run the 2024 NYC Marathon for Team First Candle to support its mission to end Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), while providing support for grieving families who have suffered a loss (https://firstcandle.org/). 

On March 27, 1989, the Comes Family was forever changed when we lost my dear younger brother, Joseph Santino Comes, to SIDS when he was just 5 months old. This tragedy tested our family in many ways, but most of all it revealed the power of our faith in God and the strength of our supportive community of family and friends. 

I will never forget being at my parents' side as a toddler attending many meetings of the Chicagoland Chapter of the SIDS Foundation. This foundation was critical in allowing time to heal us from this tragedy and we are forever grateful. Since Joseph left us, our family has experienced countless blessings including the addition of my brother, John Paul, who was born in 1990 and my five little nieces and nephews. 

I always feel Joseph's presence when I'm in need of that extra push for life's important moments. I have no doubt that he will come down and carry me on his wings just when I need it over the course of those 26.2 miles! 

What makes this even more special is that we will be celebrating Joseph's 36th Birthday on Race Day, November 3, 2024. 

Your donations to First Candle are sincerely appreciated to support me in this cause that is so close to my heart.  
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  • David Umbricht made a $50.00 donation

    Good Luck!

    $50.00
  • Tony Mir made a $100.00 donation

    your former football league, WBR applauds your dedication to this important cause and wishes you the best of luck Sunday. hope to see you at the old-timers games! Tony

    $100.00
  • Arianna Lowney made a $50.00 donation

    Go Pete!!!

    $50.00
  • Maria Carli made a $25.00 donation

    Such a BEAUTIFUL, SPECIAL cause Peter!! ❤️ Love, Mary

    $25.00
  • Sarah Zimmerman made a $25.00 donation

    Peter: Wishing you a great run! How wonderful that you are contributing to such a great cause, Godspeed to you!! xo xo Sarah Zimmerman

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  • Mary Beth Bonk made a $50.00 donation

    what a wonderful tribute to your brother.

    $50.00
  • Shadmoor Advisors, Inc. made a $2,000.00 donation

    Peter - We wanted to make this donation on behalf of the entire Shadmoor team. We're all rooting for you. Good luck! Your colleagues at Shadmoor.

    $2,000.00
  • Steven Hennessy made a $50.00 donation
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  • Linda Thornley made a $50.00 donation

    May God bless you and your family!

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  • Tommasa Gonzalez made a $25.00 donation
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  • Kurt & Sydney Hildebrandt made a $100.00 donation

    Great cause and a great guy! Go smash that marathon, Pete!

    $100.00
  • Josephine Cinquegrani Faraci made a $50.00 donation

    What a beautiful tribute to your brother and family!

    $50.00
  • Nicole Araya made a $150.00 donation

    Cheering you on from Denver!!!! xo Nicole and Max

    $150.00
  • In memory of Santo + Carmela Cinquegrani Trust made a $200.00 donation

    Pete, they’ve got Joseph and you got that Marathon 🤙🤙 best of luck. Uncle T.

    $200.00
  • Tom Bertram made a $20.00 donation

    All the best Peter.

    $20.00
  • Robert Wagner made a $25.00 donation

    Good luck

    $25.00
  • Joe Misseri made a $25.00 donation

    Amazing cause! Go Peter!

    $25.00
  • Richard Geissman made a $50.00 donation

    I salute you, sir!

    $50.00
  • Apogee Compliance LLC made a $1,000.00 donation

    Pete! Apogee's got your back. Go crush it bro!

    $1,000.00
  • Rahul Moodgal made a $500.00 donation

    Amazing Peter!

    $500.00
  • Scott Brindley made a $100.00 donation

    Pete - this is amazing. I'll be thinking of you on race day.

    $100.00
  • Andrew Brown made a $50.00 donation

    Good luck Petey!!

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  • In memory of Thomas Kull made a $300.00 donation

    Peter.....best to you on the day of the New York city Marathon and always! Know that having the Comes for neighbors was just lucky for Tom, Steve and I!

    $300.00
  • In memory of Joseph Comes made a $50.00 donation

    Your wonderful Mother is a dear friend to me in our Sports Club in Schaumburg, IL.

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  • Julia McGrath made a $50.00 donation

    Pete— I give you a lot of credit — hope you have a great run. Best, Julie McGrath —Karen’s friend

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  • Catherina Tuccori made a $25.00 donation

    Peter, I am friends with your mom from Lifetime Fitness. She sent me info on your marathon fundraiser. I commend you for a wonderful way to commemorate your baby brother. May God always bless you!🙏🏻 Cathy Tuccori

    $25.00
  • Dolores Bauer made a $25.00 donation

    Pete Wonderful tribute to your brother and your family Best of luck in the race Dolores Bauer (friend of Karen’s)

    $25.00
  • Karen Corr made a $100.00 donation
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  • Sal Cinquegrani made a $200.00 donation

    We are so honored to put you over your goal for such a worthy cause. We’re sure Joseph will be looking down as you cross the finish line. Love and good luck! Your Godparents, Uncle Sal and Aunt Sharon

    $200.00
  • Anonymous made a $50.00 donation
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  • Francesca De Luca made a $200.00 donation

    Such a beautiful tribute to Joseph! I remember how special he was and how his loss devastated your Mom and your entire family! He was an Angel born into a loving family who will remember and keep him close forever! Your Mom sent me the link. God bless!

    $200.00
  • Anonymous made a $25.00 donation

    Helping for a wonderful cause is a great inspiration !!!

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  • Elliott Russell made a $200.00 donation

    Fantastic cause and extra special that it’s the same day as Joseph’s 36th birthday. Can’t wait to cheer you on. You’re gonna crush it!

    $200.00
  • Joan Cinquegrani made a $100.00 donation

    Go Peter! Great accomplishment for an even better cause. We'll be thinking about you!

    $100.00
  • Rosario Cinquegrani made a $100.00 donation

    Very Touching Pete. Your brother even though only 6 months old touched my heart as well. It is realized that after all these years God gave your family this special angel. I am so proud of what you have become .. you are an inspiration to our family. God bless you and your family!!

    $100.00
  • Christina Bunchuck made a $150.00 donation

    Become unbroken by what has been!

    $150.00
  • The Malleys made a $100.00 donation

    Can’t stop, won’t stop…good luck!

    $100.00
  • Mario and Celeste DiBrnedetto made a $50.00 donation

    Peter, What a beautiful thing to do in memory of your brother. We are wishing you both strength and determination while training and running the marathon.

    $50.00
  • Susan Pronove made a $25.00 donation

    So beautiful to remember your brother this way, especially on his birthday.

    $25.00
  • The Gio's made a $100.00 donation
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  • John Lauro made a $500.00 donation
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  • In memory of Joseph Santino Comes made a $200.00 donation

    Best of luck, Uncle Pete! We will be cheering you on from London! I know that Joseph would be so proud of his big brother 💙💙 We love you so much!! All our love, Carla, Liam, Charlotte, Gracie and Mia xxxxxx

    $200.00
  • Arthur and Kristy Treutler made a $100.00 donation

    Go get em, Pumkin Eater!

    $100.00
  • Mary Ben Hamoud made a $100.00 donation

    Good luck on your marathon journey Peter! Your cause is inspiring, and your brother Joseph’s spirit will surely carry you through. Wishing you all the best! ❤️ Mary & Ben (Canada)

    $100.00
  • Eileen Ennis made a $100.00 donation

    Good luck Peter, beautiful cause and your angel Joseph will be with you all the way!

    $100.00
  • Kathy Hoyos made a $300.00 donation

    God bless and watch over the Comes Family forever! Go Peter Go! 💙 Lots of Love ❤️

    $300.00
  • Omar and Brittany Sankari made a $100.00 donation

    Wishing you the best of luck. We are deeply moved by your dedication to supporting Team First Candle. As parents who recently lost our son, this cause is incredibly close to our hearts. We will be cheering you on from afar.

    $100.00
  • George Amari made a $100.00 donation

    Peter, Good luck in the upcoming marathon. Such an inspiring story and helps fund a great cause. George & Sandy

    $100.00
  • Michele Kadich made a $50.00 donation

    Good luck Peter! I know you will be a “Finisher”!

    $50.00
  • Rudy -Suada Karastanovic made a $100.00 donation
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  • Alexander Lambert made a $50.00 donation

    The young king himself! best of luck PC!

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  • Jamie Daly made a $25.00 donation
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  • Samuel Ruggio made a $100.00 donation
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  • John Paul Comes made a $100.00 donation
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  • Anonymous made a $262.00 donation

    Keep choppin brother!

    $262.00
  • Uday Venkataramu made a $50.00 donation
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  • In memory of Joseph Santino Comes made a $300.00 donation

    By the grace of God, we are abundantly blessed! All praise and glory to our Everlasting Father and Prince of peace. God bless you, son!

    $300.00
  • Jeff Wang made a $100.00 donation

    Way to go, Pete! You’ve always been able to accomplish anything you’ve committed yourself to, this will be no different. You got this! -Jeff, Kara, and Albert Wang

    $100.00
  • David Peddle made a $100.00 donation

    Good luck with training, we’ll be there supporting the runners and the various causes they support. Well done.

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