My Marathon Team

The volunteers who will be guiding me during the NYC Marathon -

Chloe Malle - Chloe has been walking with me for over 6 years now. She is a very caring person and I always look forward to my walks with her.

Kate Parkin - Kate was my Physical Therapist when I was in a coma 10 years ago and after I woke up. She is a very special person and never gave up on me.

Michael Trush - Michael is my brother and he is very special to me. Even though I am older, he is like an older brother to me now in some ways but I don't let him take advantage of me (like I did to him before my injury).

Ken Trush - My father, the "Big Guy". He has never given up on me and stuck with me through thick and thin. He always helps me achieve my goals and is very dedicated.

Behind the scenes (people that are helping out with the Marathon but not guiding me) -

Jimmy Mulzet - Jimmy is an inspiration to me. He has Cerebral Palsy and has done 4 marathons. He is my coach and always pushes me.

Matt Trush - Matt is my cousin and he is very cool and a computer wiz. He helped me put this blog together and makes things look so easy when he is programming things.

Nancy Trush - My mother is usually behind the scenes but she is a very strong and loving person. She accepts me for who I am and always celebrates even my smallest achievements like when I first started to move my pinky, she got very excited.

Ted Upson - Ted is my cousin and he is traveling all the way from Virginia to be with me on this special day. It means a lot to me that he is coming.  He is working on a lot of the logistics and always sends me inspiring quotes.