Sydney’s Fundraising Page
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Hi everyone! I’m running the New York City Marathon with the Urban Justice Center. #TeamUJC.

I graduated from Rutgers Law School in 2024, and as an attorney, I’ve seen how access to legal representation can profoundly impact people’s lives. The Urban Justice Center provides free legal services and advocacy to individuals and communities facing poverty, discrimination, homelessness, and other systemic barriers. Their work helps ensure everyone has a voice and meaningful access to the legal system. 

I guess I’ve been a runner my whole life (begrudgingly), but my real running journey began in 2024, when my best friend inspired me to run my first half marathon. The New York City Marathon will undoubtedly bring a new set of challenges, but I am so excited to take them on in the city I now call home.

I’m proud to support the Urban Justice Center and its mission to help fight to keep New York a city where access to justice and opportunity isn’t determined by someone’s circumstances. I am also especially honored to be running for an organization whose mission is so closely intertwined with my career and the values that inspired me to pursue the law in the first place.

I am grateful and appreciative for the support, whether that is through donating, sharing, or rooting for me throughout this journey. 


  • Carissa Kostecki made a $375.00 donation

    you are amazing Sydney my love… have fun❣️

    $375.00
  • Arthurf Beecherf made a $100.00 donation
    $100.00
  • Zhanee Anderson made a $20.00 donation

    yay Syd!!! see ya there!!

    $20.00
  • Terry Budziak made a $100.00 donation

    Go Syd!!! We love you!! xoxo Terry & Don

    $100.00
  • Pat Budziqk made a $500.00 donation

    Can’t wait to cheer you on ( from the sidewalk)

    $500.00
  • Amy Sprecher made a $100.00 donation

    Proud of you, Sydney!! ❤️❤️

    $100.00
  • Sarah Schwalbe made a $25.00 donation

    love you and so proud of you!! ❤️❤️

    $25.00
  • Meghan Reid made a $25.00 donation

    love you 

    $25.00
  • Caroline Markmann made a $50.00 donation

    See you out there!!

    $50.00
  • Abby Sousa made a $25.00 donation
    $25.00
  • Tom Deehan made a $50.00 donation
    $50.00
  • Casey Kelly made a $50.00 donation

    Go Syd!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    $50.00
  • Erin Farley made a $50.00 donation

    Go syd! xo Erin

    $50.00
  • Brittany Smith made a $25.00 donation

    let’s gooooo!

    $25.00
  • Sarah Gallagher made a $50.00 donation

    Really proud of you miss syd! Cannot WAIT to cheer you on! Woo!

    $50.00
  • Lena Zinner made a $10.00 donation

    from lena :) thank you for hosting!

    $10.00
  • Nicole Beidleman made a $25.00 donation

    Let’s go Syd!! So proud of you !!

    $25.00
  • Julia Shea made a $100.00 donation

    GO SYD!!

    $100.00
  • Mary Ehring-Maldonado made a $30.00 donation
    $30.00
  • Anonymous made a $10.00 donation
    $10.00
  • Lia Ruiz made a $10.00 donation

    Go Sydney Go拾拾

    $10.00
  • Dez Dominguez made a $20.00 donation

    you got this!

    $20.00
  • Anonymous made a $100.00 donation
    $100.00
  • Bryan Blasband made a $50.00 donation
    $50.00
  • Agustin Diaz made a $50.00 donation

    I prefer running a TV show marathon, but you’ve got this!

    $50.00
  • Kristen Reilly made a $50.00 donation

    really obsessed with the profile photo being THE grad pic

    $50.00
  • Emma Sprecher made a $53.00 donation

    just wanted to get you to half way ❤️

    $53.00
  • Gretchen Wiik made a $50.00 donation

    Go Sydney! Great job!

    $50.00
  • Sadie Flanagan made a $50.00 donation

    Go Syd!!! you’re amazing! ⭐️

    $50.00
  • Sarah Wiik made a $50.00 donation

    You go girl!

    $50.00
  • Anonymous made a $50.00 donation
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  • Anonymous made a $2.00 donation

    Today we honor a woman who looked at the phrase “running for your life” and thought, you know what, let’s do that recreationally. Twenty-six point two miles. Voluntarily. In New York City, where most people won’t walk three blocks to avoid a $2.75 subway fare. But not her. She paid money—her own money—to run past the same bodega four times. We’re so proud. Truly. She trained for months, waking up at hours that don’t legally count as morning, sacrificing weekends, brunches, and any conversation that wasn’t about splits, chafing, or something called a “carb window.” We learned so much. We didn’t ask to, but we learned. And let’s talk about the fashion. Nothing says “elite athlete” like a foil blanket that makes you look like a leftover baked potato, a number safety-pinned to your chest like you’re being processed, and toenails we’ve all agreed never to discuss again. But here’s the thing. She’s going to finish this race. She’s going to cross that line, weep openly in front of strangers, and immediately announce she’s signing up for another one—because apparently one existential 26-mile crisis wasn’t enough. So raise your glasses. To my sister: the fastest person I know who’s still somehow going nowhere. We love you, we’re proud of you, and we will absolutely be at mile 18 holding a sign that says something deeply unhelpful. Go get ’em. Try not to die. 

    $2.00
  • Hayley Snyder made a $50.00 donation

    so proud of you!!❤️

    $50.00
  • Christopher Valletta made a $150.00 donation

    Good luck proud of you!

    $150.00
  • Leslie Haynes made a $100.00 donation

    From one Rutgers grad to another, I am honored to support you as the best friend of my best friend's daughter!

    $100.00
  • Jake Mindel made a $50.00 donation
    $50.00
  • Emma Sprecher made a $100.00 donation

    I’m so Proud of you ❤️❤️❤️

    $100.00
  • Keith Devisser made a $100.00 donation

    RUTGERS class of 1985

    $100.00
  • Daniel Rosenberger made a $100.00 donation
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  • C Robert Monroe made a $500.00 donation

    best of luck running the marathon. the fund raiser is for a real worthy cause! love you Sydney!!

    $500.00
  • Alexis Norcross made a $200.00 donation

    YES SISTER!!!! So proud of you and can’t wait to cheer you on李李李李李李The real marathon happens between now and race day

    $200.00
  • Anonymous made a $25.00 donation
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  • Elena Rossi made a $50.00 donation

    wooooo!!!

    $50.00
  • Martine Van Voorthuysen made a $50.00 donation

    勺勺

    $50.00
  • Madison Oconnell made a $50.00 donation
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  • Kathleen Argus made a $40.00 donation

    You're going to crush it!

    $40.00
  • Lizvette De La Cruz made a $100.00 donation

    xoxo

    $100.00
  • Keilaa-Demi De La Cruz made a $30.00 donation

    Slay queen

    $30.00
  • Sydney Monroe made a $50.00 donation
    $50.00
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