Brett Beebe: Selflessly Competing for the Kids

October 26, 2019

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The D10 Athlete Profile explores what brings competitors to The D10 playing field... and what they bring away from it.

Brett Beebe

Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Director, Sports and Entertainment
The D10 Los Angeles

Fundraising goal: $10,000 (Team Mela No Mas!)

2019 Marquee event: Rowing

D10 athlete Brett Beebe has dedicated his life towards supporting kids and is no stranger to the challenges of facing cancer. Along with his committed teammates from Mela No Mas at this month's D10 Los Angeles, Brett is ready to BRING IT.

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Chris Newman: Every Opportunity Is Crucial

October 8, 2019

The D10 Athlete Profile explores what brings competitors to The D10 playing field... and what they bring away from it.

Chris Newman

USI Insurance Services

Vice President, Employee Benefits
The D10 Los Angeles

Fundraising goal: $20,000 (Team Mela No Mas!)

2019 Marquee event: Pull-Ups

When first-year D10 athlete Chris Newman stared down late-stage Melanoma in 2018, it wasn’t the first time cancer impacted his life. Spearheading team Mela No Mas at this month's D10 Los Angeles (with D10 NYC stalwart/"cousin-in-law" Casey Gough rounding out the roster), Chris is fired up for his first opportunity to compete D10 style, and we’re honored to share his story here.

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Mark Fisher: Training Towards a Goal

October 2, 2019

The D10 Athlete Profile explores what brings competitors to The D10 playing field... and what they bring away from it.

Mark Fisher

J.P. Morgan Private Bank

Vice President

Fundraising goal: $6000 (Team J.P. Morgan)

2019 Marquee event: Pull-Ups

Do you have a personal connection to The D10's mission of fighting pediatric cancer?

Fortunately, pediatric cancer has not directly impacted my family and friends. However, as the father of two boys, I can only imagine the toll this type of diagnosis can take on a family. When my kids have had health concerns, not quite on the scale of cancer, it…

Brandon Boyd: Building Lasting Friendships and a Great Community

September 28, 2019

The D10 Athlete Profile explores what brings competitors to The D10 playing field... and what they bring away from it.

Brandon Boyd
The University of Texas at San Antonio / First Class Fitness

Adjunct Kinesiology Professor/ Founder

The D10 Houston
Fundraising goal: Team Patrick's Phalanx ($6,000)
Marquee Event: Broad Jump [Goal 10 Feet 1 inch]

Houston D10 team Patrick's Phalanx brings some heavy hitters to this year's event and Brandon Boyd's no exception. A former high school and college football player, Brandon, a Houston-native, has competition in his bones and a passion to fight cancer.

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Carly Antonucci: Team Atmosphere Builds a Family

September 13, 2019

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The D10 Athlete Profile explores what brings competitors to The D10 playing field... and what they bring away from it.

Carly Antonucci
Principal Sales Engineer / Timken Steel
The D10 Houston
Fundraising goal: Team Whatever It Takes ($6,000)
Marquee Event: Pull Ups [Goal 6 Reps]

Second year competitor Carly Antonucci may be a "Jersey girl," but she's clearly adopted Houston as her home away from home. Carly's also a serious D10 competitor. In last year's Houston D10, she obliterated 7 of her 10 goals, including flying 9 inches above her Vertical Jump goal. She's back in 2019, ready to compete hard and fundraise even harder.

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Christian Menefee: The Definition of Healthy Competition

September 7, 2019

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By his own accounting, Christian Menefee has spent "a few years of my life in the pediatric ward."

Christian's older brother Patrick fought multiple bouts with leukemia growing up, receiving life-saving treatment at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. In support of his brother, and his family, Christian spent many long nights and full days on the ward while his brother battled.

Having internalized the importance of both medical care and emotional support to the afflicted, Christian later spent time volunteering in the pediatric ward, and it was this personal connection to the mission that led him to The D10… Read More

Ethan Holmes: Running Hard Again

August 1, 2019

The D10 Athlete Profile explores what brings competitors to The D10 playing field... and what they bring away from it.

Ethan Holmes
Consultant / Newman & Newman, LLC
The D10 Chicago
Fundraising goal: T eam Newman ($2 5,000)
Marquee Event: 400 Meter Run (Goal: 0:52)

What is your primary motivator for competing in The D10 events?
Much of this for me was a return to my college playing days conditioning and athletic form. That was the initial self-interest at least. I had gotten out of my routine of daily workouts and running and my body was suffering from that.… Read More

Megan Knigge: Family, Children And Friends (My Big Three!)

July 29, 2019

The D10 Athlete Profile explores what brings competitors to The D10 playing field... and what they bring away from it.

Megan Knigge
Managing Director / Deloitte
The D10 Chicago
Fundraising goal: Team Deloitte 2 ($6,000)
Marquee Event: 500M Row (Goal: 1:50)

What is your primary motivator for competing in The D10 events?
I love a challenge. Anytime and any place. Turning 40 only reinforced for me the need to push myself outside of my comfort zone. This includes events like The D10 that allow me to compete at my highest level.

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