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Marissa Barlaz
When my 7 year old son Zev was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma in September 2024, my family's lives turned upside down.
From the very beginning of our family's cancer journey, Chai Lifeline was there for us. They have sent us toys to lift the kids' spirits around holidays, called to check in and to connect us to resources, and so much more. Each visit to New York City is filled with food and volunteers to make our stay more comfortable and to lift Zev's spirits. Zev knows that whenever he goes to Memorial Sloan Kettering, Shmily from Chai Lifeline will be there with a donut for him. This summer, Zev is so excited to go to Camp Simcha to have a ton of fun and meet new friends from across the country.
This November, I am running the New York City Marathon as a member of Team Lifeline to raise money for Chai Lifeline. Running a marathon is a difficult undertaking, but I have learned so much about determination and rising to the challenge from my beautiful boy throughout his treatment.
Iโve set a challenging goal for myself to raiseย $25,000ย in support of Chai Lifeline. Your generous donation will help me move closer to my goal and make a difference in the lives of kids like Zev as they go through difficult diagnoses and treatment. Thank you for your support!
Love, Marissa
From the very beginning of our family's cancer journey, Chai Lifeline was there for us. They have sent us toys to lift the kids' spirits around holidays, called to check in and to connect us to resources, and so much more. Each visit to New York City is filled with food and volunteers to make our stay more comfortable and to lift Zev's spirits. Zev knows that whenever he goes to Memorial Sloan Kettering, Shmily from Chai Lifeline will be there with a donut for him. This summer, Zev is so excited to go to Camp Simcha to have a ton of fun and meet new friends from across the country.
This November, I am running the New York City Marathon as a member of Team Lifeline to raise money for Chai Lifeline. Running a marathon is a difficult undertaking, but I have learned so much about determination and rising to the challenge from my beautiful boy throughout his treatment.
Iโve set a challenging goal for myself to raiseย $25,000ย in support of Chai Lifeline. Your generous donation will help me move closer to my goal and make a difference in the lives of kids like Zev as they go through difficult diagnoses and treatment. Thank you for your support!
Love, Marissa
$21,438
raised of $25,000 goal
Donations
$718.00
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Dora And Noah Hanft
$514.10
2.Anonymous
$500.00
3.Ann Borden
May the strength and love of your family and those around you bring healing quickly.
$500.00
4.Aunt Heidi Bloch
What a wonderful cause. Iโm so glad theyโve helped your family through this.
$500.00
5.Seri And Sean Ference
For a refuah sheleima for Zev Barlaz
$360.00
6.Myles Melnicoff
RโS Zev!
$360.00
7.Aron Cepler
Go team Zev!
$360.00
8.Dina Gottesman
Go team Zev!
$360.00
9.Deborah Govindan
$360.00
10.Stacy & David Cohen
Youโve got this!
$360.00
11.Mindy Blechman
Wishing Zev refuah shleimah.
$360.00
12.Jody And Reed Ference
So proud of you to set the marathon as your goal! Sending healing wishes to Zev.
$360.00
13.Chaya Kenigsberg
What a wonderful way to support such a meaningful cause. Wishing Zev a refuah shleimah.
$360.00
14.Marcia And Mark Davis
$360.00
15.Mohammed And Rhonda Gabr
We are very happy to hear that Zev is doing so well. Our best wishes to David, Marissa, and the family for all the best that life can bring. Marissa, your strength and determination are truly amazing, and we are cheering for the Barlaz family.
$360.00
16.Jared Brody
$360.00
17.Morton And Deirdre Barlaz
$360.00
18.Sarah Blackstone
You and Zev are amazing and we are cheering you on every step of the way!
$360.00
19.Morton Barlaz
Mazal Tov! We are so proud of all your efforts! We will be cheering you on in this marathon. A very impressive organization for which to raise funds.
$360.00
20.Toni Goldrich
I am so proud of you Marissa. Chai Lifeline has been a lifetime to our family and I love how you choose to pay it forward. ืืืฆืืื ืจืื
$360.00
21.Philip Miller
$360.00
22.Debbie Vasquez
$300.00
23.Yana Garmash
May Zev have a refuah sheleimah โค๏ธโ๐ฉน
$180.00
24.Lisa & Leslie Brody
Refuah Shlaimah to Zev. And good luck on the run
$180.00
25.Rachel Blum
We're proud of you Marissa (and the whole family!). Thinking of you always and sending love!
$180.00
26.Julianna Dubin
$180.00
27.Michelle Markowitz
Rooting for you both โค๏ธ
$180.00
28.Aron Yashayev
$180.00
29.Rachel And Roman Yakobov
Sending your family much strength! Wishing Zev a complete and speedy recovery! So incredible of you to raise money for this amazing organization! Good luck at the marathon!
$180.00
30.Lisa And Neil Gildener
Good luck to Marissa Barlaz in the NYC Marathon, and continued prayers for a refuah shleima for Zev!
$180.00
31.Jake and Sarah Goldrich
Refuah Shlema!
$180.00
32.Rina & Elliot Chester
$180.00
33.Tania Ionin
$180.00
34.Tania Ionin
$180.00
35.Tina Rettig
Run Marissa Run! What a great cause to run for!
$180.00
36.The Leifer Family
Go Marissa Go!!!
$180.00
37.Caras family
$180.00
38.Seri Ference
$180.00
39.Jeff And Adina Mayer
$180.00
40.Tiki Werdiger
For the cutest boy Zev!!!
$180.00
41.Jacqueline Gibson
Marissa, as a veteran marathoner and mother of five boys, I'll be thinking of you and Zev during all the months of training ahead! Good luck to you both. Sincerely, Jackie MacDonald Gibson
$180.00
42.Sankar Arumugam
Wishing Zev a complete and speedy recovery!
$180.00
43.Evan And Lee Melhado
$180.00
44.Nathan and Liran
$180.00
45.Pat Feldman
Sending love and strength to Zev and all of you!
$180.00
46.Susan And Gary Behrend
Best wishes for a speedy and complete healing for Zev
$180.00
47.Peri & Scott Babendir
In the merit of the incredible Barlaz family and a complete refuah for Zev!
$180.00
48.Amy Ripps
$180.00
49.Lynne Attix & Hugh Lagle
$180.00
50.Debbie Orol
Keep up the good fight
$180.00
51.Tyler Schwarz and Shifra Ferziger
Wishing you all strength and health! Run well!
Love, Tyler and Shifra
$180.00
52.Anon
$180.00
53.Bracha And Andy Goldsweig
$180.00
54.Eugene Barlaz
Am Thankful this camp was available for all the of the children who need a break from all they are experiencing.
$180.00
55.Daniel K
$108.00
56.Stephen Essig
$108.00
57.Leah Chaya W.
We love you and hold all of you in our hearts and prayers every day.
$108.00
58.Michael & Abby Faibishenko
Wishing a refuah shlema to your beautiful Zev, and hatzlacha raba to Marissa as she fearlessly takes on this marathon. Sending all of our love.
- The Faibishenkos
$108.00
59.Joseph And Cathy Gluck
rooting for both of you.
$108.00
60.Wendy Hoffman
$108.00
61.Jake & Sarah Goldrich
In honor of your family. We're sothankful for all the resources and friendship you provided us during our time at Illinois. Wishing your entire family health and happiness and only good news!
$100.00
62.Robert Schoenrock
$100.00
63.Tina Rokoszak
You got this Marissa!!! And Zev, you r my hero! I am praying for your entire family ๐๐๐๐ป
$100.00
64.Deborah Stark
Wishing for a complete recovery for Zev
$100.00
65.Yaakov And Lisa Kellman
Stay strong!
$100.00
66.Theresa Butler
Stay strong, stay focused, and cross that finish line with pride. You have got this Marissa!
$100.00
67.The Weisblatt Family
We love you Zev and all the Barlaz's!!!!
Love, The Weisblatts
$100.00
68.Elliot Zenilman
$100.00
69.Ellen Burk
$100.00
70.Chaim & Tehila Spiro
$100.00
71.Joel And Dawn Ducoste
$100.00
72.Carly Walls
$100.00
73.Dainette Mintz
Best wishes for Zev & your family!
$100.00
74.Amy Cohen
Sending love, prayers, and strength to your family.
$100.00
75.Joyce Teitelman
With wishes for good health for Zev.
$100.00
76.Stephanie Gaynor
Sending love from the Gaynor cousins (on the Perskie side of the family)
$100.00
77.Linda Orovitz
Good luck with your training, Marissa, and blessings to Zev!
$100.00
78.Sean (TEL)
$100.00
79.Marilyn Raizes
$100.00
80.Ryan Burns
$100.00
81.Cindy Killion
Best of luck in the marathon!! Youโre already amazing!!
$100.00
82.Ginny Tokarski
Marissa ~ every step is a reminder that hope, and courage are stronger than cancer! Keep surviving and thriving Zev! Much love from a fellow cancer survivor!
$75.00
83.Danielle Prager
$72.00
84.Benjamin Kean
Refuah Shleimah Zev!!!
$72.00
85.Ben and Catherine
$72.00
86.TOM KLIGERMAN
Refua Shalyama to Zev and a great run for Marissa in the marathon!
$72.00
87.Jonathan Cottrell
This is such a great cause. Prayers to you and your family.
$72.00
88.Hadassa and Sam
We love yโall ๐
$72.00
89.Cindy Grinenko
Zev is always in our prayers with love and light. Marissa - you and your family are an example of strength, courage and fight! We love you!
$72.00
90.Andrea and Norman Goldstein
Sending love and prayers
$72.00
91.Ann Kirsh
Wishing a refuah shlemah to Zev and all the best to Marissa on her run.
$72.00
92.Jayme and Sam Besser
Refuah shleima to Zev. Wishing you all strength.
$54.00
93.Cathy Sebag
Refuah shleimah to Zev!
$54.00
94.Morgan Temple
Keep fighting Zev!! Wishing you a great race Marissa! Love Morgan and Ben
$54.00
95.Rachel Blum
$54.00
96.Laurie Ohayon
Wishing your son much love and prayers.
Good luck with your run.
$54.00
97.Miriam Coven
$54.00
98.JoAnne Sutkin
$54.00
99.Nava Wolgel
$54.00
100.Sharon Kamowitz
$54.00
101.Stanton And Ellen Stein
Your far away family are routing for you
Ellen and Zalman
$54.00
102.Anonymous
$52.00
103.Pamela Cohen
Best wishes to you and your son!
$50.00
104.Dan & Aliza Scher
Sending much love!
$50.00
105.Joshua Feldman
$50.00
106.Annie and Yossi Kenigsberg
Marissa, may Hashem enable both you and Zev to get to your individual 'finish lines' in good health and good spirits!
$50.00
107.Mandy Gollay
Wishing your family lots of love
$50.00
108.Marcie Ellmore
Toni and family,
Thinking of you all, especially sweet Zev as you navigate this difficult time. Best of luck Marissa, on the marathon!
Marcie Ellmore
$50.00
109.Dawn Scammahorn
Best of luck!!
$50.00
110.Karen Lichtman
$50.00
111.Luisa Howland
Good luck in the marathon!
$50.00
112.Tanya Seckman
$50.00
113.Melinda Leo
Anonymous
$50.00
114.Lori Johnson
Keeping Zev and all his loved ones in my thoughts.
$50.00
115.Susan Schwartzman
$50.00
116.Marjorie Gang
$50.00
117.Norma Williams
Sending healing prayers.
$50.00
118.Lori Goodman
$50.00
119.Emily Berglund
$50.00
120.Doug Call
$50.00
121.Nancy And Bruce Novell
Go Marissa! Love, Novell family
$50.00
122.Susan Komandosky
I admire your determination and dedication.
$50.00
123.Debbie Farley
Praying for healing for your sweet boy and strength for the entire family.
$36.00
124.Ruvain And Shayna Kudan
Hatzlacha Rabba!
$36.00
125.Rochel Rubin
$36.00
126.Batya Knebel
May you have new blessingsโฃ๏ธ
$36.00
127.Randee Gordon
with best wishes to Zev!
$36.00
128.Susan Keller
$36.00
129.Eli Kenigsberg
For a refuah shleima to Zev! May he continue on the path to a full recovery and may you guys continue to have the strength to do everything you can to help him and the rest of your kids through this difficult time.
$36.00
130.Solomon Lowenstein
$36.00
131.Jacki Honig
$36.00
132.Jacki Honig
$36.00
133.Sasha Balofsky
$36.00
134.Boyle family
$36.00
135.Netanya & Benjamin Simons
$36.00
136.Jenna Brody
$36.00
137.Ahava Meshullam and Netzach Schachter
We love you Zeev!
$36.00
138.Janice Neiman
$36.00
139.Irene Zharnitsky
$36.00
140.SUNGHO YOOK
$36.00
141.Yael Levine
$36.00
142.Ilana Dress
We love you guys- thinking of you and sending love and strength from afar. Go Marissa!!! So proud of you!
$36.00
143.Morgan Temple
Have a great race! Such an important cause. Love Morgan and Ben
$36.00
144.Rachel Wizenfeld
It was so great to meet you and your beautiful family in Henderson!! Hope we can stay in touch! Chag Sameach!! Love the Wizenfelds
$30.00
145.Daniel Obenour
$26.00
146.Tat And Cactus May
$25.00
147.Devora Mathless
Lots of bracha to these courageous families. May Hashem send only good health always.
$25.00
148.Rivka From
Holding this precious child in my heart, thoughts & prayers!
$25.00
149.Beryl Goldsweig
$25.00
150.Anonymous
$25.00
151.Patricia Pahlck
$25.00
152.Sara Hutcheson
$25.00
153.Sarah HILMAN
Youโre a warrior for your sweet Zev. You go girl!
$25.00
154.Ellen Burk
All my love , prayers and support
$25.00
155.Kathryn Lawrence
$25.00
156.Sue Park
Good luck with the marathon and Zev's treatment.
$25.00
157.Deborah Rimkunas
I used to work with your Mom Marissa. You & Zev are fighters.
$18.00
158.Lynn Russell
Speedy Refuah Shleimah ๐
$18.00
159.Robin Jacobs
$18.00
160.Debbie Secan
$18.00
161.Allison Checkoway
$18.00
162.Doreen Clark and Lewis Copulsky
$18.00
163.Marshall Botvinick
$18.00
164.Becca Zlatopolsky
Go Marissa! And big refua shelema to Zev๐!
$18.00
165.Sara Berg
$18.00
166.Gale Zucker
<3
$18.00
167.Joanna Drummond
$18.00
168.Dorene Karasick
Wishing your little guy a Refuah Shlemah on his journey. Good luck in the marathon!
$18.00
169.Andrea Kimelheim
$18.00
170.Gloria Diaz
๐
$18.00
171.Jackie Hauss
$18.00
172.Bernard Slater
$18.00
173.Andrea Merow
Refuah Shlayma
$18.00
174.Oriya Falk
$18.00
175.Eli Raul
$15.00
176.Michelle And Erica Reibel
๐๐ฝ๐๐ฝ๐๐ฝ
$15.00
177.Rita S.
$11.90
178.Phyllis Brust
I went to school with Toni and saw her post. You are doing a wonderful thing. Good luck in the marathon. With our best wishes.
$10.00
179.Stephen Gornick
Fundraising History
Total Amount Raised since 2024
$38,114.00
$16,676.00
raised in 2025Chai Lifeline Warrior
Aiden
179 donors
