Emma's 2023 NYC Marathon for Who We Play For

I'm so excited to be running the 2023 New York City Marathon for Who We Play For - a cause very near and dear to my heart (no pun intended!).

Who We Play For's mission is to eliminate preventable cardiac death in young athletes by offering affordable EKG heart screenings to kids around the country. Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is the leading cause of death on school campuses today, and only 10% of those who experience a SCA event survive it.

My little sister Kelli is a part of the lucky 10%. After fainting at our high school while walking to class in 2018, Kelli experienced multiple SCA events and was resuscitated each time by fast-acting athletic trainers and paramedics. Kelli had an underlying condition my family was completely unaware of, and the fact she survived is a miracle we never take for granted. Now, we work with Who We Play For to make sure that preventable cardiac deaths are actually prevented, through early detection with an affordable, 5-minute EKG test.

To honor Kelli's strength and courage, I'm running the New York City Marathon to raise money for Who We Play For, with the goal of eliminating unnecessary cardiac death in our youth. Thank you for anything you can contribute, I sincerely appreciate it!

For Kelli, and for every kid who never had the opportunity.