Daniel Munoz

Why I Run. Why I Fundraise. Why LIVESTRONG.

It all started with a $1 donation in 2004 that got me a plastic yellow bracelet for the LIVESTRONG Foundation.

At the time, it was just something cool to wear. But that small bracelet quickly became much more than that. It turned into a symbol. A reminder. A core value.

My first bracelet lasted three years. When it finally broke, I remember how much it affected me. Within two days, my aunt showed up with a full box of them. That moment stuck with me. After she passed, LIVESTRONG became more than a foundation — it became a connection to her.

To me, LIVESTRONG means living life to the fullest. It means being strong mentally, physically, and emotionally. It means having unmatched work ethic and never taking anything for granted. Those are the exact attributes my aunts lived by every single day.

Cancer has touched all of us in some way. It has taken too many of our loved ones too soon. That’s why this fight matters.

This November, I will be running the TCS New York City Marathon. It will be my fourth marathon and my third time running New York City. Every mile will have purpose behind it.

My fundraising goal is $5,000, with a required minimum of $3,500. I’m aiming higher because this cause deserves more than the minimum. The LIVESTRONG Foundation continues to support cancer survivors through programs focused on exercise oncology, young adult survivorship, and nutrition. Helping people not just survive, but truly live.

Training for a marathon requires discipline. Fundraising requires heart. I’m committed to both.

If you are able, please consider making a donation. No amount is too small  every dollar makes an impact. And if you can’t donate, sharing this page means just as much.

This run is for my aunt.
This run is for everyone we’ve lost.
This run is for those still fighting.

Let’s live strong together. 💛