Join us for the Tyler McKenzie (T-MAC) Memorial Fund’s inaugural 5k charity race. Proceeds from this event will be used to fund innovative kidney cancer research and cancer patient advocacy.
In 2016, Tyler was diagnosed with a rare form of kidney cancer, translocation renal cell carcinoma. When it progressed to stage 4 in 2020, he was a true warrior, remained in good spirits and fought until the end. He passed away on August 12, 2022, at the tender age of 28. Before he passed, he wanted to become an advocate for helping other young people navigate a cancer diagnosis, treatment, and care.
Tyler grew up on Long Island, New York and attended schools in Baldwin and Dix Hills, graduating from Half Hollow Hills High School East in 2011. He attended Syracuse University and graduated in 2015 with a bachelor’s degree in Communications and Sports Management. He worked for an investment consultancy and the Brooklyn Nets sports team before embarking on an exciting opportunity at SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity), where he would assist young adults with their personal and professional development. A Jack and Jill alumna (2011) and a brother of the Phi Beta Sigma Inc. Fraternity, Tyler believed in community service.
T-Mac’s Run will provide us the opportunity to come together to celebrate Tyler, raise awareness about cancers affecting our community all while raising funds for a cure to eradicate this disease.
Register by 3/4 to include your name on your bib.Price increases to $40 on race day.
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Are you part of an organization or group?
Form a team with your organization or social group of friends and family. You can run/walk and fundraise together as a team.
Show your team spirit, join a team by 3/4 and add your team’s name to your bib.
Would you like to create the first team?
Anyone who donates $100 or more will receive a special donor recognition
The Tyler McKenzie (T-MAC) Memorial Fund (TMMF) raises money for innovative kidney cancer research and patient advocacy. TMMF operates under the philanthropic arm of M2Squared Associates, a local non-profit, formed with the goal of helping youth in the community. Learn more about Tyler’s life and involvement in the community at TYLERMCKENZIEMEMORIALFUND.com.
Registration fees are used toward race expenses and cannot be returned once you sign up.
