Packard Center Named Charity Partner for the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon
The Packard Center is honored to have been selected as an official Charity Partner for the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon, taking place on November 1, 2026. This year’s race marks the 50th running of the iconic marathon, and the event’s charity program has set an ambitious goal of raising a combined $100 million for participating nonprofit organizations.
Four inspiring runners have been selected to represent the Packard Center, each with a meaningful connection to ALS, Johns Hopkins, and our mission to advance ALS research. Their personal stories, combined with their dedication to fundraising and endurance events, make them outstanding ambassadors for our community.
Learn more about our runners below and support their fundraising efforts by visiting their individual crowdfunding pages.
- Greg Borenstein s a Johns Hopkins University graduate whose grandfather—a national-level soccer player in Poland and Holocaust survivor—lived with ALS for 30 years. Greg is running in honor of his grandfather’s remarkable legacy and to help accelerate progress toward effective ALS treatments.
- Tabb Carneal a Baltimore native now living in New York City, is running in memory of a close family friend who was like an uncle to him and lost his battle with ALS. Tabb is proud to support the Packard Center’s mission while taking on one of the world’s most celebrated marathons.
- Kari Lubin is running in honor of her father, who was diagnosed with ALS and received care at Johns Hopkins before his passing in 2017. Kari and Team Lubin have been longtime supporters of the Packard Center, participating in the Fiesta 5K for many years and raising nearly $20,000 to advance ALS research.
- Jake Wright was inspired to pursue a career in nursing after his grandmother was diagnosed with ALS in 2023 and received treatment at Johns Hopkins. He earned his Master of Science in Nursing from Johns Hopkins and now serves as a registered nurse at the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Jake is running to honor his grandmother and support the search for better treatments and, ultimately, a cure for ALS.