As the final race in the Abbott World Marathon Majors, this year’s marathon is especially significant, marking the 50th anniversary of the iconic course that runs through all five boroughs of New York City—Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Manhattan.

Through this partnership, you can turn your miles into meaningful impact, supporting thousands of children at ALYN Hospital in Jerusalem and helping them receive the care and rehabilitation they deserve.

AS A MEMBER OF TEAM AFAH, YOU WILL RECEIVE:

• A charity spot in the 2026 TCS NYC Marathon
• A personalized GoFundMe Pro fundraising page
• Ongoing support, assistance and tips from the AFAH Staff and past event fundraisers, such as:
• customizable fundraising templates—including letters, emails, and social media captions
• a best-practices toolkit with guidance on sharing your personal “why” for running with AFAH, engaging donors in a meaningful way, and amplifying your impact through digital promotion.
• Official AFAH goodie bag including:
• customized racing singlet with the FAH Logo, your name, and a drawing from one of our patients, an AFAH hat, a gym bag, and a waterbottle
• A comprehensive marathon training plan via RUNNA
• Regular features and promotions on our social media pages
  
  

AS A MEMBER OF TEAM AFAH YOU WILL:

• Commit to raise $3600 by Dec 1, 2026.
• Note: All runners will be required to sign a fundraising agreement that acknowledges the fundraising requirement and deadline.
• Pay a $54 Team AFAH registration fee, which will be applied to your fundraising commitment.
• Tag us on social media when you post about the marathon
• Have the most amazing experience ever

For more information, don't hesitate to get in touch with our Development associate, Alex Bauman, at alex@alynus.org  or at 212-869-8085

*Spots are limited. The selection process will involve meeting specific criteria as well as a lottery. We will notify you if you were selected by March 10th at the latest.