06/05/2026
Introducing the SkyHope team for the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon!
Meet Matt! 🧡✈️ A 21-year-old former college baseball player taking on the NYC Marathon for SkyHope, and his reasons are personal. His father, a Navy veteran, lives with lasting health challenges from his service, and his mother was diagnosed with cancer in 2025. Watching his parents navigate serious illness showed him how much access to quality care can change everything. As he puts it, if his family hadn't lived near excellent care, an organization like SkyHope would have been the answer.
Support his journey: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/SkyHopeNYC2026/MatthewMason
Meet Avery! 🧡✈️ A former college athlete, first-time marathoner, and proud Team SkyHope member taking on the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon. With family members who battled cancer and two grandfathers who served in the Navy, SkyHope's mission hits close to home for Avery. This November, he runs for all of them.
Support his journey: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/SkyHopeNYC2026/AveryKirby1
Meet Karsen! 🧡✈️ A first-time marathoner turning her NYC debut into something bigger than a finish line. After completing her first half marathon in Dallas just months ago, Karsen is taking on 26.2 this November while fundraising for SkyHope. Her connection to this cause runs deep. Growing up, she volunteered at a Houston nonprofit supporting cancer patients through treatment, spending nights making blankets and serving meals for people navigating some of the hardest moments of their lives. When she discovered SkyHope's mission, it felt like a natural next step.
Support her journey: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/SkyHopeNYC2026/KarsenCallicott