Bronx Mom Runs NYC Marathon to Honor Grandmother Lost to Breast Cancer

Bronx Mom Runs NYC Marathon for Her Late Grandmother

Courtney Knights, a member of the Bronx Burners running club, is running the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon next month to honor her grandmother, Carol, who passed away from breast cancer at the age of 38.

Knights, a mother of two, received an invite to run on behalf of the Susan G. Komen Foundation after they heard her story. She shares that running the marathon in her grandmother's honor has allowed her to hear more stories about her grandmother than ever before.

Knights, who has a BCRA 2 Gene Mutation, a genetic mutation that increases the risk of breast and ovarian cancer, will undergo multiple preventative surgeries, including a double mastectomy next year. Doctors told her these surgeries will reduce her risk of developing cancer from 85% to almost zero.

Despite the upcoming surgeries, Knights is determined to finish the marathon, saying it's about showing her kids that she can do it.

Knights has been training for the last 16 weeks in preparation for the marathon.

A Powerful Reminder of Breast Cancer Awareness

Knights' story is a powerful reminder of the importance of breast cancer awareness. The disease affects millions of people worldwide, and early detection is crucial for successful treatment.

If you or someone you know has been affected by breast cancer, please visit the Susan G. Komen Foundation website for more information and support resources.

https://ww5.komen.org/