Since 2020 · In memory of Gabo
Since 2020, I've been biking, running and fundraising for kids fighting cancer, in memory of my cousin Gabo. No child should fight alone, and we won't stop until there's a cure.
The orange ribbon
Five short years. A lifetime of courage.
The ribbon on our winged shoe is orange for one reason: my cousin Gabo. He faced childhood cancer at an age when he should have only been worried about playing, and he faced it with incredible strength.
The Mile Project started as my way of honoring him. It grew into something bigger, for every child still fighting, every family by their side, and every kid we've lost too soon.
Our journey together
What started as a bike ride in 2020 has grown every single year, fueled by friends, family and coworkers who keep showing up. Scroll through the years.
Wall of Thanks
None of this happens alone. These are the people who have shown up for Gabo and for every kid fighting cancer, some of them every single year since 2020.
Preview: these are sample names to show the design. Send me your list and I'll swap in the real Wall of Thanks.
No names match. Not on the wall yet? Here's how to join it.
Plus every gift matched by CBI, and every friend who shared, cheered or held a sign. Gave and don't see your name? Let me know.
Why it matters
Childhood cancer survival has climbed because people kept investing in research, better treatments and the kids who need them. Every mile keeps that going.
Five-year survival for kids diagnosed with cancer
Cancer is the leading cause of death by disease in children.
kids will be diagnosed with cancer before age 20.
Breakthroughs are saving lives, and research and family support still depend on us.
Where the money goes
The cause behind my first five years of riding, funding research toward better treatments and cures for childhood cancer.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. Running with Team Lurie funds pediatric cancer care, research and support for families.
Advancing research toward better treatments and higher survival rates.
Psychosocial support so children and families don't have to fight alone.
Supporting clinical trials toward safer, less toxic treatments.
This year · 2026
On Sunday, November 1, I'm running the TCS New York City Marathon for Team Lurie Children's, in my new home city.
until the start. Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Donate
reaches kids and families after the CBI match.
All Venmo and Zelle donations are matched by CBI. I pass every one of them to Team Lurie. If you give on the Lurie page and your employer matches gifts, don't forget to submit your receipt.