I’m thrilled to be participating in 2026 Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon & 10-mile Races, a fundraiser supporting Unite 2 Fight Paralysis! I’m passionate about this cause and need your help! Every donation—big or small—helps me reach my fundraising goal and directly impacts this important cause.

As many of you may know, I was a marathoner prior to my spinal cord injury. Twenty-four years ago, in October 2002,  I ran the Twin Cities Marathon for the second time (my first was in 2001). A few weeks later, I ran a 20K in the Edmond Fitzgerald Ultra Marathon in Duluth, MN with a team of my co-workers and friends. Just a few weeks after the 20K, in November 2002, I sustained a spinal cord injury in a motor vehicle accident that resulted in quadriplegia,

Thanks to U2FP, all mobility devices were first allowed in the marathon in 2025. Despite several obstacles, including flipping the handcycle (and me) just past mile 13, my chip time was 2:54:04. While I finished the race, this was the last run for the handcycle as the frame was cracked along with other damage! Check out the FOX9 and CCX Media stories!

I recived a new handcycle on September 11th. While I haven't ridden all summer, I've been working out and will be riding again!

Here's how you can help:

• Donate: Contribute whatever you can. No amount is too small!
• Spread the Word: Share my fundraising page with your friends, family, and social networks. Let’s spread awareness so we can raise more!

Thank you for standing by me in this effort. Your support means the world to me!