GallopNYC was proud to be an official charity partner of the 2022 TCS New York City Marathon.
This 26.2 mile tour of the five boroughs isn’t just a race to test your physical limits. The iconic New York City Marathon inspires others to give back to their communities, partnering with nonprofits like GallopNYC.
Meet GallopNYC Team 2022: passionate, motivated runners who went the distance to raise funds in support of GallopNYC riders and horses and demonstrate their belief in ability.
GallopNYC Marathon Runners
Amelia Diamond
Amelia Diamond ran the 2022 New York Marathon for GallopNYC to help Gallop charge forward in its mission to share the therapeutic magic of horses with New Yorkers.
Don Stewart III
I ran the NYC Marathon because running is something I have grown very passionate about over the last few years and I had the chance to run in this prestigious marathon in one of the greatest cities in the world for a great cause. I grew up in a horse-oriented family, so getting to raise money for a charitable cause such as GallopNYC means a great deal.
Evy Barnett
As a life-long equestrian and an experienced long-distance runner, I was honored to run my first NYCM in support of GallopNYC. Horses have always been a major part of my life and I understand how the bond between horses and people can be healing. Every time I mount up I find myself becoming a more confident version of myself, I am more in tune with my mind and body and I am receptive with my equine partner. While running allows me to access some of these benefits, there is truly nothing like riding a horse.
Honor Masters
I have been working with GallopNYC for over 8 years. Up until 2 years ago, I ran the Rising Professionals Group (or RPG), helping with fundraising initiatives, strategic projects (budgeting, marketing), and events. I have always been inspired by how GallopNYC can change the lives of mental and physically disabled New Yorkers by just allowing them to be a part of something special. I have been a runner for most of my life - completing the 2011 and 2015 NYC Marathons. It is an incredible experience, and I was thrilled to represent GallopNYC at such an important race!
Julia Berger-Bailey
I rode competitively at Skidmore College and I have experienced first-hand just how impactful horses can be on individuals. Being in graduate school for social work, GallopNYC’s mission of using therapeutic horsemanship to help individuals with disabilities live their lives fully is incredibly important to me. I’ve been running distance for most of my life and running the NYC Marathon has been a huge dream of mine. I was so excited and honored to run for such an amazing organization!
Julia Weiss
I have been an avid rider since as long as I can remember and have wanted to run the NYC marathon since I watched my dad run it 20 years ago. I have so much faith in horses’ ability to heal and am honored to support such a great cause as GallopNYC!
Michael Difonzo
Running the past five years has been a life-altering activity, if I could raise money for a cause that may be just as life-altering for someone else, that is a blessing!
Nikki Slesin
I have been a runner for the past seven years and, as a native New Yorker, running the New York City Marathon has always been a life-long dream of mine. This was an opportunity to push myself out of my comfort zone while supporting an organization I have long admired - GallopNYC. I have been involved with GallopNYC since 2013 after I began working ins special education. When I had the opportunity to combine two loves of mine, horses and running, I knew I was meant to run the marathon in support of GallopNYC.
Ryan Beckett
I have been involved with the equine industry for over 15 years brokering horse farms and as a result, I know how important and effective a charity like GallopNYC can be for all involved. When my friends Julia and Don said they were running for their great mission via the NYC Marathon which has always been on my bucket list, I didn’t hesitate to jump in with both feet.