In honor of Carolyn Walker
Many of my favorite memories growing up revolve around the time I spent with my grandmother, Carolyn. Whether I was at “Camp Grandma” during the summer or she was visiting for the holidays, my grandmother was present in many of my favorite childhood memories. Growing up, and still to this day, I have always aspired to be like my grandma, who in my eyes, was the pinnacle of what it meant to be a good person. Carolyn was best known for her warmth, kindness, and unconditional love that radiated to all of those around her. Anyone that spent time with her can still hear her clear as day asking, “how would you like to do something nice for someone?” To my grandmother, life was about looking after one another, giving back, and ensuring everyone was always taken care of, constantly looking to make the world a better place.
This year will mark exactly 10 years since we lost her to pancreatic cancer, a disease that quickly took her away from us only a month and a half after her diagnosis. In honor of her legacy and all of the good she brought into this world, I am excited to run the New York City Marathon in her memory while contributing to a cause that I hold very close to my heart. Please consider donating to the Lustgarten Foundation to help fund critical research that may allow others affected by this disease more time to seek treatment, more time with their loved ones, and more time to leave their mark on this world. Thank you in advance for your support!
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Anonymous
Grandma will be cheering you on, shouting “Go, Michael, Go!”
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Mom & Dad
Roses are red Violets are blue Good luck running Twenty six point two! We are very proud of you and what you’re doing to honor Grandma! XOXO
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Nancy Haverty
Good Luck, Michael! Run like the wind!
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Grammie & Grampy
Your grandmother is with you every step of the race with a huge smile on her face! XOXO
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Rob Tanya Sebastian Samantha Fraser
Go Michael GO! Your Grandma was an awesome person and would be so proud to see you giving back in this way.
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Anonymous
What a way to honor you Grandma ❤️. Go Michael!
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Nina Jannetti
Proud of you Michael 🩷
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Paul And Deborah Fortin
In remembrance of my father, Lawrence Fortin and brother Thomas Fortin, both passed from pancreatic cancer….. Thank you Michael for supporting this cause and Good Luck at the event!!
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Emily Fraser
I am so proud of you, and I know Grandma would be too! Can’t wait to cheer you on
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Max
Go get em big mike
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Mike & Candy Colizzi
So proud of you doing this for your Gramma!! You will kick a**! We will all be here supporting you !!
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Judith Lafleur-lovegrove
Aunt Caroline would love this!! Have fun and work hard at the marathon! Great idea!
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Anonymous
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The Faletra Family
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Bobear Family
Go, Michael, go! We’ll be cheering you on.
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Susan Sternberg
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Leslie Lindgren
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Doug Beagle
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Kim Khaledi
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Jack Mckim
Go get ‘em beast!
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Sara & Michael
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Jlbs
You got this!! We’ll be cheering you on from afar! Love you, JLBS
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Don & Suellen
In honor of Nina’s mom on the occasion of Nina’s birthday. Happy running, Michael.
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Scott Fraser
Very sorry to hear about your grandmother. I worked with your mother Susan for years at Timberland. Best of luck to you!
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June Doherty
In memory of my sister and best friend. So deeply missed.
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Carly
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Molly & Sam Doyle
We love you!! Xoxo
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Paula Degenaars
Your grandma was one of the nicest people I have known.
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Leslie Lavelle
Way to go Michael! Good luck during the race. Your Grandma will be smiling down on you!
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Lauren Tewksbury
Your grandmother sounds like a very special person and one who had a tremendous impact on your life. you are running for a great cause! She would be very proud of you!
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Laurel Massey
We love you and are so proud ❤️
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Karina
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Leo Susi
Good luck Michael!
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Maya Ramdev
This is so incredible and for such a meaningful cause. Good luck you got this!
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Jill Lachance
💗
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Eileen Elliott
Thank you for running!!!
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For Nina’s birthday and Michael’s run. Go team!!