Michelle's First Marathon to Celebrate Life!!
$27,695.00 raised
$6,000.00 goal
A MESSAGE FROM Michelle's First Marathon to Celebrate Life!!

I am running the NYC Marathon! Many of you know my lived experience with a mental health condition. Honestly, I never thought I would make it to 60 and never, ever thought I would be a runner. In honor of my 60th year, my living well with a mental health condition, and all things running….I will be representing NAMI-NYC for this epic event on Sunday, November 5th.

 

Please support me and NAMI-NYC as I run the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon! NAMI-NYC helps families and individuals affected by mental illness build better lives through education, support, and advocacy. As a mental health leader in New York City, NAMI-NYC provides the most comprehensive family and peer support system. Our core programs are nationally recognized, evidence-based programs. Your donations help NAMI-NYC provide education, support, and advocacy to over 30,000 New Yorkers yearly, all free-of-charge to anyone who needs them.  With your support, we will continue to expand our services to reach more New Yorkers every year. For more information on NAMI-NYC's programs or to access their services, please contact the Helpline: 212.684.3264 or helpline@naminyc.org.

 

From the bottom of my heart, thank you, thank you, thank you. This race is celebrating life for me, being of service, and deep gratitude. You will be with me every step of the way.

  • Tatyana Zlotsky made a $250.00 donation
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  • Maria McHugh made a $100.00 donation

    Darling Miche, may you have a fair wind behind you on Sunday x

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  • Stellar Health made a $100.00 donation

    Good luck!!!

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  • John Sanchez made a $100.00 donation

    Congratulations for running your first marathon, Michelle! I wish you the best of luck!

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  • Jeff Rice made a $50.00 donation

    Thank you for being such a great coach. I have learned a great deal and your story continues to inspire me.

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  • Carol Podlaski made a $50.00 donation

    Michelle, Best of luck next Sunday in your first marathon! XO Carol and Frank

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  • Paul Decker made a $300.00 donation
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  • Jennifer Matthews made a $200.00 donation

    Go Michelle!

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  • Lorri Zelman made a $50.00 donation

    You’re an inspiration and happy to support you!

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  • Jaime Klein made a $50.00 donation

    From Jaime and The Inspire team

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  • James Fottrell made a $200.00 donation

    Michelle, Words cannot express how proud I am to be considered your friend. I am extremely lucky to have you in my life. What an inspiration you are. I am in awe of your relationship with Joe and am extremely happy that you found the happiness and joy you so desparetely deserve. When I was running marathons, I dedicated a mile to a person that I loved and adored. Please think of me as an eternal friend and think of me when the running gets tough. I am with you and know that you are strong enought to endure. Have a great run.

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  • Ann Parks made a $100.00 donation

    Have fun!!

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  • In memory of Tom Rosselli made a $50.00 donation

    You can do it!! Proud of ya!!

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  • Jen Martin made a $100.00 donation

    You are the biggest inspiration, my amazing friend. So proud of you - I am sending love, support, and the loudest cheers from Jackson! ❤️ Jen

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  • Bill Hendry made a $50.00 donation
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  • Brian Garish made a $100.00 donation
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  • Robert Sternthal made a $100.00 donation

    Can't imagine another person I'd like to support more than Michelle Tenzyk. A small token for everything you've done to improve my life! Best of luck, Rob

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  • Kevin White made a $100.00 donation

    Michelle, congratulations on your perseverance and resilience! Here's to your 60th celebration - YOU GO!!!

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  • Dennis and Cheryl Konkol made a $20,000.00 donation
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  • Amanda Bednar made a $50.00 donation

    YAY! So excited for you - you are going to ROCK this marathon! Best of luck!

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  • Alan Peppel made a $200.00 donation

    Go Michelle!!! May the wind be at your back the whole run!

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  • Sarah Kurek made a $100.00 donation

    What an exciting goal you set for yourself! Enjoy the day, I will be cheering you on 😉

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  • Robert Ryan made a $100.00 donation

    Way to go, Michelle! You are the best!

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  • Roseann Gordon made a $60.00 donation

    Michelle, I am so honored to know you & I am so very proud of what you have accomplished and all you are doing to bring awareness to mental health. You are truly an inspiration to me and I am happy to support you; Run Michelle Run. All the Best, Rose Gordon

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  • Ginny Escobedo made a $150.00 donation

    I can’t believe you’re making me go to NYC at one of the busiest days of the year!! you know how much I love crowds. But- I will be there yelling your name!

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  • Julie Ellis made a $250.00 donation

    I love you and so proud of all you accomplishments. your work will help so many people. can’t wait to be there in person to watch you reach this goal!

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  • Giuliana Dalsgaard made a $60.00 donation

    Michelle… WOW!!!! You are such a liver of life!!!! God Bless You!!!♥️🙏🦋🌺😘I admire your courage, tenacity, determination and strength!!!! You inspire me to be the BEST me possible! YAY!!!! Let’s hear it for 60!!! I’m right behind you girlfriend, praying, admiring and sending you strength and all the love in the world! May all your dreams come true Angel! You deserve sooooo much good! I love you with all my heart! ALWAYS♥️🍾🥳🎊🧜‍♀️Go getem Superstar!!!! Giulsie🍾🎉🎊🧚🏻‍♀️🧜‍♀️😘😍🎈

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  • Nancy Tostanoski made a $100.00 donation

    You are my hero!

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  • Marie Szarmach made a $200.00 donation

    “See how I did that ?” “Like I how did that there !” Now I’m gonna see & like how you do it there !!! You got this , and glad I am going to see it !! xoxo

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  • Barbara Scanlon Jessup made a $200.00 donation

    Michelle is an amazing, bold, honest and powerful woman congratulations and enjoy every step of the great race 💃🏻 you are helping thousands who live with the stigma of mental illness by living your true authentic self. barbara

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  • Peter Olsen made a $250.00 donation

    Good luck Michelle! This is not an event that I will ever try - very impressive!!! Peter

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  • Frank Podlaski made a $50.00 donation

    Best of luck for a great run for this very worthy cause Frank and Carol

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  • In memory of my grandmother made a $50.00 donation

    Running NYC for charity will add so much to your race day experience!

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  • Joseph Kusiak made a $100.00 donation

    Very proud of you!

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  • Jaime Klein made a $50.00 donation

    You are an inspiration Michelle. Best of Luck from Jaime Klein + Inspire HR team.

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  • Linda Mones made a $25.00 donation

    You go girl!! Make your 6oth the best year!!

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  • Laurie and Cups made a $25.00 donation

    Go Michelle!!!!

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  • Tatyana Zlotsky made a $250.00 donation

    Michelle - so proud of you and all that you do to support others! We will be rooting for you :)

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  • Jeffrey Heller made a $100.00 donation

    Finish strong!!!

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  • Frederick Hnat made a $50.00 donation

    Good luck Michelle!

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  • Mary Snyder made a $100.00 donation

    You truly are an inspiration! Congratulations and Good Luck.

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  • In memory of Tom Rosselli made a $100.00 donation
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  • Kathleen McCarthy made a $100.00 donation

    You never cease to amaze. Love you, Kathleen & Jim

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  • Eric Meisner made a $50.00 donation

    Remember the key to long distance running: start off slow , then taper off :-)

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  • Elizabeth Wood made a $25.00 donation

    Way to go!

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  • Dave Banyard made a $500.00 donation

    Go Michelle! And Happy Birthday!

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  • Robert Ryan made a $100.00 donation

    This is terrific, Michelle! Happy to support you and the cause. Bob R.

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  • Jessica Manfro made a $50.00 donation

    So proud of all the hard work you put in!

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  • Sabina Menschel made a $100.00 donation

    How fun - the NYCM is the best! Good luck Michelle!

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  • Ann Parks made a $100.00 donation

    Best of luck on the run!!

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  • Toni Booker made a $250.00 donation

    Michelle, All the best strength and endurance to you! "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." 2Tim 4:7 Toni

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  • Rebecca Bursky made a $50.00 donation

    Michelle, this is an amazing accomplishment. Congrats!

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  • Alan Katz made a $100.00 donation

    You’ve been running your whole life. Towards life! Now running to lift others lives. Brava! Happy to support your goals everyday!!

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  • Jane Scaccetti made a $150.00 donation
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  • Spencer Rose made a $100.00 donation

    You continue to be such a role model, difference maker and inspiration. Go Michelle!

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  • Geralyn Giorgio made a $100.00 donation
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  • Suzanne Giordano made a $100.00 donation

    you are an inspiration Michelle. good luck!

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  • Jeannette Sanderson made a $50.00 donation

    I'm always cheering for you, but I especially look forward to cheering for you next November!

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  • Anonymous made a $1,000.00 donation

    congrats! what a great cause and you’re an inspiration

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  • Michelle Tenzyk made a $100.00 donation
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