Lawrick Finishes NYC Marathon for Cancer Hospital
Runner Sheena Lawrick completed the 50th New York City Marathon in 4:43:17 while raising money for Memorial Sloan Kettering.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Running
Sheena Lawrick finished the 50th anniversary New York City Marathon on November 1 in 4:43:17, running for Fred's Team. The team had raised $35,508 for Memorial Sloan Kettering as of Sunday evening, with Lawrick contributing more than $22,000.
Why it matters
Lawrick ran to raise money for Memorial Sloan Kettering, the hospital that treated her son Gus for retinoblastoma when he was 4. The effort highlights how charity runners support cancer care in New York City.
Lawrick's 4:43:17 finish came in a field where 61,151 of 61,529 starters completed the course, more than 99%. The team's $35,508 total reflects a figure reported as of Sunday evening and may still change.
The players
Sheena Lawrick
A runner from Evanston who completed the 2026 New York City Marathon while raising funds for cancer care.
Memorial Sloan Kettering
A New York City cancer hospital that treated Lawrick's son and receives the team's fundraising.
The details
Lawrick ran as part of Fred's Team with Laura Lang and Sherie Buell, and her family and friends spotted her at mile 8 and mile 17. Race-start conditions were 48 degrees with 61% humidity and calm winds.
Timeline
Gus was treated for retinoblastoma at Memorial Sloan Kettering at age 4.
November 1, 2026: Lawrick finished the marathon in 4:43:17.
Sunday night, November 1, 2026: ABC World News Tonight featured the trio.
2027: Lawrick said she plans to run the marathon again.
Season Trajectory
Charity teams like Fred's Team have become a major source of funding for New York City Marathon-linked causes, and this year's race marked its 50th anniversary. Lawrick's effort sits within that long-running fundraising model tied to Memorial Sloan Kettering.
Fundraising teams like Fred's Team are one way runners in the New York City Marathon can support cancer care while racing. Readers interested in charity running can track team totals through race organizers and participating teams.
The takeaway
Charity running ties individual effort to institutional care, and Lawrick's finish shows how a personal connection can translate into a large fundraising total. Runners considering a similar effort can review team fundraising programs before registering.
What happens next
Lawrick said she plans to run the New York City Marathon again next year.
Further reading
For more race coverage, see the Running section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Evanston RoundTable.
