NYRR UNITED AIRLINES NYC HALF MARATHON
A huge thank you to all of our runners who will be representing team CBN at the 2025 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon on March 16th, 2025, as well as those who applied to run, and all of the donors supporting their fundraising drives that benefit older adult programming at CBN. Each dollar raised is vital to helping us continue our mission to support NYC Older Adults. Scroll down this page to meet the runners and support their fundraising efforts to benefit CBN.
Stay tuned for more updates and details….and please do Save-the-Date to be in NYC on March 16th, 2025 to cheer for the 5 runners of team CBN with CBN event branded cheering signs - details to come!
Questions? Contact Patricia Mays, Chief Development and Communications Officer at maysp@carterburdennetwork.org or 917-409-1260
MEET THE RUNNERS
Leona Fredericks
Leona is a proud member of our Covello Older Adult Center in East Harlem and volunteers on its member- based advisory council.
She was previously a participant of NYRR Striders, a walking and fitness club for older adults held at our older adult center. She is so excited to support CBN this coming March!
Kitty DiFalco
Kitty has been a volunteer with the NYC Aging’s "Friendly Visitor" program at CBN since 2019, and is so excited to represent CBN in the 2025 United Airlines Half Marathon!
“Hello from your Friendly Visitor, Kitty! I have been a volunteer with the NYC Department for the Aging "Friendly Visitor" program since 2019, and I am excited to represent the Carter Burden Network in the 2025 United Airlines Half Marathon. Please support my fundraising efforts to bring smiles to even more of the city's greatest New Yorkers. No donation is too small. Please click on the donate button!”
Carl Morris
Carl, a seasoned marathon runner, is a long-time supporter of CBN, and a family member of a volunteer who is a CBN Board Member who regularly volunteers with her whole family. He is excited to represent team CBN and support our mission on race day!
Tina Moreno
Tina is a dedicated CBN staff member who decided to run her first-ever half marathon to support CBN!
“I'm running my first-ever half marathon to support the Carter Burden Network, an organization dedicated to empowering and uplifting NYC's older adults through advocacy, arts, and community programs. Join me in making a difference—every dollar helps create a more inclusive, compassionate city. Please support my run today!”
Amanda Soffera
Amanda is not only a seasoned half marathon runner, but is deeply connected to CBN as a volunteer. She is passionate about our mission to support NYC older adults, and is so excited to represent our organization as one of our runners!