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Running for a Cure: Honoring My Grandfather and Continuing a Family Legacy
Sunday 6th AprThis year, I’m running the NYC Marathon with the Lustgarten Foundation to raise money for pancreatic cancer research—a cause that means a lot to me and my family.
Though I never got the chance to meet my grandfather, Howard Shapiro, his story has always been a part of mine. He passed away from pancreatic cancer before I was born. I’ve grown up hearing about him, and I’ve seen the impact he had on my family. In his memory, my dad organized a charity golf tournament for over 20 years, raising money for the Lustgarten Foundation and helping fund critical cancer research.
Now, it’s my turn to carry that legacy forward—on the run.
I’m proud to be running in honor of my grandfather, for my family, and for the countless others affected by this devastating disease. The Lustgarten Foundation is the largest private funder of pancreatic cancer research, and 100% of every donation goes directly to research thanks to separate funding of their administrative expenses.
If you’re able to support my run, any donation—big or small—makes a real impact. Together, we can bring hope to those fighting pancreatic cancer and help move us closer to a cure.
Thank you so much for your support ❤️
ShareThank You to My Donors
$520
Kathleen And Scott Aberle
$500
Danica Wiles-o’leary
We love you HANK!!!!
$430
Martin Laham
Go get em Hank!!!!
$263.75
John & Paula Mccauley
Great cause + great pitchman
$263.75
Michael Scott
Under 4
$211
Karen And Tj Rooney
Way to go Hank! So inspiring!
$211
The Dwyer Family
Way to go, Hank!
$211
Barbara Shapiro
So proud of you!
$211
Meg And Chris Freer
Way to go Hank !! Good luck , the Freer Fam
$211
Marty & Kim Padezanin
Good Luck Hank!
$211
Debbie & Matt Severin
Let’s gooooooooo! 💜💪
$159
Penny & Casey Borella
$106.82
Lk
Kick butt in the marathon!
$106.82
Roberta Jennings
Papa says run smart Memom says have fun Sooo very proud of you😘
$106.82
Melissa Jason Matt Jared Goldman
Thanks for the great video- proud to support you anytime, but when you are raising money for the Lusgarten foundation, we are very very glad to support you for such a meaningful cause!! Go crush it Hank!! Xx The Goldmans
$106.82
Jen Katz
Really proud of you- this is not easy! Love, Jen, Ross, Maddie & Chloe
$106.82
Brian Weinberger
LFG Hank! Amazing cause
$106.82
Anonymous
All the best to you, Hank! You’re making a difference 💕
$106.82
The Rothfleisch Family
Way to go Hank! Best of luck on the NYC marathon.
$106.82
The Promisel Family
Have fun and good luck!
$106.82
Zach Presswood
Great cause, good luck!
$106.82
Lisa And Jim Kennedy
Letssss goooo Hank!! Wishing you all he best in the NYC marathon!! Super proud of you Love Lisa and Jim Kennedy
$106.82
Serge Masyra
Best of luck Hank! Great seeing you on the course!
$106.82
The Tilyou Family
Congratulations and Good Luck!
$106
Allison, Mike, Mady, & Char
Good luck! Much love! Allison, Mike, Mady, & Char
$100
Steve And Staci
Amazing cause Hank!
$100
Lisa And Ben Spirn
So impressed hank! Hope to see you on the block soon. Xxx Spirns
$100
Hillary And Brian Kaplan
Run Hank Run! Love that you’re doing this. ❤️
$100
Maurillo Family
$54.86
Lincoln Gunn
Good Luck!
$54.86
Mikaela Buoscio
Awesome cause…. Keeping crushing!
$54.86
Sean Dwyer
Let’s go Hank!!!
$53
Shelby Bretschger
$53
Shaun Jordan
Great effort and good luck!
$53
Ben Murphy
$50
Mekenna Montgomery
$50
Dawn Dipietro
Proud of you Hank!
$50
Christo Kelly
$31.80
Alex Delfini
You got this Shapiro. Go pats!
$27.88
Nick Nye
Proud of you, Hank! Excited to cheer you on at the marathon.
$27.88
Caroline Dwyer
Go Hank!! The Dwyers will be cheering you on.
$27
Marni & Michael Murphy
$25
Jimmy & Gabby Kennedy
Good luck!!
$25
Edward Li
$25
Rylie Winton
See ya at mile 12!!!!
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Hank, awesome tribute to your Grandpa!! He would have been proud of you. We sure are!! Best of luck in the Marathon!!!