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Lance Dotzman: The Drive to be Good

April 28, 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. 

Lance Dotzman
Senior Associate, PwC
The D10 NYC
Fundraising goal: $100K (!!!)
2019 Marquee event: 400M


You go back a long way with Team 100K FTK’s captain—your good friend, Eric Vishnevetsky. 
Vish was less than a five minute walk from my house, and as a kid we were always playing sports. Vish now is completely different than Vish then, but he’s always been that leader in our friend group…the guy who gets everyone to do the same thing. 

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Be a Game Day All-Star

April 26, 2019

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The D10 provides a world class Game Day experience, and volunteers play mission-critical roles in making it happen.

Whether it's shepherding a heat of athletes through the ten events, capturing memorable moments for The D10's social media, or supporting the recovery stations in the Athlete's Village, volunteers are in the thick of the action.

Their enthusiasm and dependability ensure a seamless and exuberant Game Day payoff for the athletes who've been training with purpose for months. All volunteers will receive their specific assignments the week of the event. Like the athletes themselves, volunteers receive an invaluable opportunity to build relationships, cultivate camaraderie, and… Read More

Sports Injuries Rising Due to Popularity of High-Intensity Interval Training

April 23, 2019

W680 core training female According to a new study from Rutgers, popular high intensity interval training (HIIT) routines at gyms and outdoor facilities may be leading to a dramatic rise in knee and other joint injuries. Interval training combines strength and aerobic conditioning in intense periods of exertion, followed by periods of rest. Athletes often alternate between two or more exercises in rotating fashion.

From trainers to doctors, few doubt the cardiovascular and general health benefits of interval training. Strength and endurance and weight loss are the common upsides to interval training. However, there is some growing level of concern as to the rise in orthopedic injuries… Read More

Guy Cirincione: People Realize This Can't Be Easy

April 22, 2019

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Guy Cirincione
SVP, Siemens Financial
The D10 NYC
Fundraising goal: Team Undrafted ($30K)
2019 Marquee event: Bench Press


What were your expectations heading into your first D10 NYC in 2017, and how did the real experience compare?
My expectations were that this was a charity event, and as a result, the athletics component was going to be casually executed. I have to tell you, when I got out onto that field, it was quite the opposite. You don't just walk onto that… Read More

Daria Daspin: Raising Money And Kicking Butt

April 19, 2019

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Daria Daspin
Personal Trainer, The Training Lab, NYC
The D10 NYC
Fundraising goal: Team TTL D10 Team (70K)
2019 Marquee event: Pull-Ups

What is your primary motivator for competing in The D10 events?
First and foremost, I'm interested in helping out Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and the children affected by this horrible disease. My second motivation is all things competitive. I'm still learning my way around New York City, and trying to immerse myself in a variety of arenas with other…
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Stephen Ricciardi: The D10 Was An Opportunity I Could Not Pass Up

April 19, 2019

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Stephen Ricciardi
Associate, JP Morgan
The D10 NYC
Fundraising goal: Team T/CIO (The Challenge Is Ours) (25K)
2019 Marquee event: Bench Press

What is your primary motivator for competing in The D10 events?
My primary motivator for competing in The D10 is feeling part of something bigger than myself. My whole life, whether it was playing on an organized sports team in high school and college, or serving in the United Stated Army, I have always had a bigger purpose to help…
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Casey Gough: 100-Percent of My Motivation Comes From The Charitable Mission

April 18, 2019

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Casey Gough
Executive Director, Morgan Stanley
The D10 NYC
Fundraising goal: Individual (10K)
2019 Marquee event: Bench Press

What is your primary motivator for competing in The D10 events?
There is no better combination of charitable giving, athletics, and community on the planet than The D10. This organization is not a one day competition, instead a year-long effort of elite athletes, philanthropists, and entrepreneurs combining forces for the common goal of maximizing fundraising for Pediatric Cancer Research.

How much of your motivation… Read More

Eddie Pena: I Can't Move Like I Did at 18, So I Got Smarter

April 18, 2019

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Eddie Peña
Asst. Director, Baruch College and Asst. Studio Manager, Tone House
The D10 NYC
Fundraising goal: Team Rogue Nation (8K); 
2019 Marquee event: 500M Row

What is your primary motivator for competing in The D10 events?
I ended up being interested in The D10 through my work at Tone House. Last year was my first year. I was motivated by Alonzo Wilson, the Founder of Tone House, to join one of two Tone House Teams last year. It was an honor to… Read More