Location:  Connecticut

Profession: Scientist

Fundraising Goal: $500

Race Goal: 4:45

In a few sentences, describe your connection to U2FP, why you chose to run in support of U2FP, and whether you have a personal connection to spinal cord injury and paralysis: I am a friend of Jim Hamer [U2FP Board Member] and I read the website and I happened to know U2FP has a charity page for the Chicago marathon and I applied for it. I have never tried to participate in a full marathon in the US. 

Is this your first marathon/race? If not, what others have you completed?  This is the second time. Previous one is 4:50

What do you crave after a long run? Sharing a nice moment with friends

Do you listen to anything when you train or race? If yes, what? Podcast related to entrepreneurship for training

What are you most excited and/or nervous about for the marathon? This is my first marathon in the US!

What is an interesting or unique fact about yourself (or anything else you’d like to share)? My previous marathon experience was in Vietnam

Unite 2 Fight Paralysis is proud to once again be a charity partner for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon 2021! Help support U2FP’s initiatives to accelerate curative treatments for those living with Spinal Cord Injuries. Team U2FP members have raised over $140,000 in the past few years. Thank you for your support to advance research towards a cure for spinal cord injury!