November 03, 2025
Team Friends New York Shows Up #NoMatterWhat!
How Our Marathon Team Finished Strong
What an inspiring day! Under crisp blue skies and perfect fall weather, our Friends of the Children — New York marathon team hit the streets for the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon. This year, we were proud to cheer on six incredible runners who were each connected to our mission in a special way.
Jamie Iselin, a dedicated board member, and Travis King, a proud member of our Leadership Council, represented our community leadership in stride. They were joined by Michael Mancini, Shay Roth, and Ethan Gumabay who are all supporters of our mission and advocates for one-on-one mentoring.
We also had the joy of cheering on one of our very own Friends, Henry, for his third TCS NYC Marathon. Henry’s determination and perseverance are an inspiration to our Achievers, showing them what’s possible with strong commitment and heart.
Staff gathered outside our Harlem Clubhouse, where we set up a tent, handed out snacks and drinks to spectators, and spread encouragement throughout the neighborhood.
Our Achievers even made handmade signs to cheer on our runners as they passed!
Each member of our marathon team not only took on the physical challenge of the race but also went the extra mile by fundraising for our mission. Together, they raised an incredible $35,808. We’re deeply grateful for their hard work and dedication to one-on-one mentorship. We’re so proud of Team Friends New York for showing what it means to run with purpose. Their impact will be felt by our Achievers for years to come.
A special thank you to our partners at Neuberger Berman and Paul Hastings for matching their employees’ donations dollar for dollar, doubling the impact of this incredible effort. Your generosity helps ensure our Achievers continue receiving the long-term, consistent support they deserve.
If you’re feeling inspired and want to join Team Friends New York, we’re now recruiting runners for the 2026 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon and the 2026 Paris Marathon! We have just 8 spots available at each race. Email development@friendsnewyork.org to express your interest and learn how you can make every mile matter!