Fundraising Goal: $3,500

Total Funds Raised: $3,660

Age: 29

Bio: Kate Forlenza is a new addition to Team Waxman this year. Though she’s never run in a marathon before, she said she’s always wanted to check that off of her bucket list. Thanks to her co-workers and fellow teammates—Ben Hieger, Bryan Rodman and Mike Wasilewski—Forlenza will soon have the chance.

“I decided to run because it has always been my goal to run the NYC marathon by the time I turn 30,” she said. “I also want to run for the people in my life who have been recently diagnosed with cancer and who are long-time survivors.”

Having only run short-distance races in the past, Forlenza is not daunted by the challenge set before her. Training has been tough, but she is slowly getting there. “Every week gets a little easier. I have been wanting to do this for such a long time, and that is what I keep telling myself to push me to the next mile,” said Forlenza.

“I think the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation is a great organization. I want to do what ever I can to help the fight.”

Kate would like to thank the following donors:
Linda Adler
Edward Ahearn
Joanne Aitchison
Nancy Albertson
Patrice Bohlen
Kelly Calver
Jessica Ciccarelli
MaryAnn Clark
Philip Forlenza
Stefanie Forlenza
William Forlenza
Margie Giberson
Janis Guash
Michael Icovino
Jiffy Iuen
Jon Kamen
Melanie Minasz
Allison Miniero
Erin Moye
Stephanie Pangia
Frank Senzino
Cathy Shannon
Frederic Simon
Alison Speranza
James Spindler
Frank Ventura
Tara Vittoria
Karen Wilson