November is Children's Grief Awareness Month – Make Your Gift Today

Comfort Zone Camp is proud to be an official charity partner of the 2026 United Airlines NYC Half!

Through our partnership with New York Road Runners, we have guaranteed paid entries for a team of 21 runners who are willing to run the half marathon and fundraise for Comfort Zone Camp! 

RACE: 2026 United Airlines NYC Half  

DATE: Sunday, March 15, 2026

LOCATION:  New York, NY 

Few events will shut down Times Square, but the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon is one of them! This extraordinary course will take runners from around the city and the globe on a 13.1-mile tour of NYC, ending in Central Park. Don’t miss out on a chance to stop traffic in the heart of New York City!

CZC’s Grief Relief Team Member Perks: 

  • Guaranteed Entry 
  • Custom Comfort Zone Camp singlet and swag 
  • Fundraising webpage and support 
  • Limited spots available 
  • Camaraderie from teammates 

FUNDRAISING COMMITMENT: Gold Runner $2,500; OR Silver Runner $1,500 

Submit your application and share why YOU should be selected as one of our 21 runners.   

Runners for the CZC’s Grief Relief team will enjoy the benefits of being part of our amazing network of support, from the first step to the last mile! 

GOLD RUNNER: $2,500 Fundraising Commitment 

  • Charity Spot Race Entry (valued at $250) 
  • Runner registration fee reimbursed (valued at $160)  

SILVER RUNNER: $1,500 Fundraising Commitment 

  • Charity Spot Race Entry (valued at $250) 
  • Runner registration fee NOT included (cost to participant at $160) 

Comfort Zone Camp team members who accept one of our guaranteed and paid entries must commit to raising a minimum of $2,500/$1,500 by race day to support our programs. Your fundraising support is a tremendous gift that gives a grieving child the healing power of Comfort Zone Camp. Your funds will enable us to send more children to camp in 2026.

Questions? Contact: Krista Collopy, Senior Regional Director at kcollopy@comfortzonecamp.org or Brenda Catalano, NY/NJ Director of Development at bcatalano@comfortzonecamp.org 


Do you already have a guaranteed entry?

You are still welcome to join us! For a reduced fundraising commitment, you can join our team, meet great people, and help support grieving children. Email Brenda Catalano, NY/NJ Director of Development at bcatalano@comfortzonecamp.org to learn more.