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Zack Daley: I Am Looking Forward To Seeing My Students Perform on Game Day!

April 18, 2019

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Zack Daley
Head Coach and Training Manager, Tone House
The D10 NYC
Fundraising goal: Team Rogue Nation (8K); 
2019 Marquee event: Pull-Ups

What is your primary motivator for competing in The D10 events?
My motivation comes from my loved ones. I have had many people in my life affected by cancer, one of those people being my Dad. My Dad has always been one of my biggest motivators; he was my Baseball and Hockey coach. He has taught me so much throughout my life.… Read More

Samuel Britton: I Won't Fall Victim to the Mantra -- The Older I Get, The Better I Was.

April 18, 2019

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Sam Britton
Vice-President, Merrill Lynch
The D10 NYC
Fundraising goal: Individual (3K); 
2019 Marquee event: Pull-Ups

What is your primary motivator for competing in The D10 events?
At age 63 I’m just happy I’m still allowed on the field. Ha-haI I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis in my late thirties and went through a difficult stretch. Like so many of us, we come through these experiences for the better. I developed a deeper appreciation for opportunities like The D10, and a greater enjoyment… Read More

Heather Gormley: We Are Growing Into the Best Versions of Ourselves

April 18, 2019

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Heather Gormley
Trader, Western Asset Management
The D10 NYC
Fundraising goal: Team Slay (20K); 
2019 Marquee event: 500M Row

What is your primary motivator for competing in The D10 events?
My primary motivation is the purpose and mission behind The D10. I have been a competitive athlete my whole life and the goal always been to win. While that transitions into the D10, where many of us bring this competitiveness to training and game day, we are all working to be the best… Read More

Christi Marraccini: I Am Out for Redemption

April 18, 2019

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Christi Marraccini
Director of Talent, NEOU
The D10 NYC
Fundraising goal: Team Always On (60K); 
2019 Marquee event: 400M Run

What is your primary motivator for competing in The D10 events?
The charitable mission makes it a no-brainer to join The D10. The fierce athletic competition is the challenge (and knowing how you are going to feel the day after). I grew up as an athlete and always had an opportunity to be part of a team and train toward a goal. Now…
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Bridget Shanley: Destroying the 500M Row and Doubling Donations Is How I Will Honor Everett's Legacy

April 18, 2019

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Bridget Shanley
Assistant Vice President, Cantor Fitzgerald
The D10 NYC
Fundraising goal: Team Twinkie (10K)
2019 Marquee event: 500M Row (because I hate myself and like the pain -- Bridget)

What is your primary motivator for competing in The D10 events?
The swell of pride and flood of adrenaline when you break through that mental barrier to push your body to its absolute limit. Couple that with the knowledge that every rep and second faster contributes to saving a childs life – each D10… Read More

Eddie Walter: I Wanted to See If I Still Had 'It'

April 16, 2019

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Eddie Walter
Associate, Jefferies Group
The D10 NYC
Fundraising goal: Team (10K); Individual (2.5K)
2019 Marquee event: 400M Run

What is your primary motivator for competing in The D10 events?
Last year’s biggest motivator was simple: I had not run competitively in many years and wanted to see if I still had “it." By the end of the event ,I felt accomplished and wanted to feel that way again. So I signed up for round two. However, this year is different, because I lost…
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John Harmonay: If These People Can Do It, Why Can’t I?

April 16, 2019

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John Harmonay
AVP, Barclays
The D10 New York
Fundraising goal: 5K
2019 Marquee event: Pull-Ups


What motivated your interest in The D10?
I wanted to get less fat. Also, I was looking to get involved with a meaningful charity. Through The D10, I've achieved both. 

How much of your motivation for participating in The D10 stems from its charitable mission?
Ninety-nine percent. I’m not the fastest or strongest competitor, by far. I’m not here to win The D10. [D10 Founder] Dave [Maloney] always…
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Dylan Drake Leads Yale Football Alums Into The D10

April 10, 2019

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Ask Yale College alum and current Google employee, Dylan Drake about the itinerary of his epic daily athletic workouts. If you’re taking notes, bring extra paper. The former Bulldog football defensive standout has found in his 20-something life a thirst for competition that exceeds his drive even as a highly motivated collegiate athlete.

According to Dylan, there are three buckets of former Yale athletes. The first are those who view graduation as a terminal point to their youth sports career; a time to transition to work life and grown-up hobbies. The second group continues in extracurricular sports leagues because athletics…
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