For my mother....Violet

"I am fooling only myself when I say my mother exists now only in the photograph on my bulletin board or in the outline of my hand or in the armful of memories I still hold tight. She lives on in everything I do. Her presence influenced who I was, and her absence influences who I am. Our lives are shaped as much by those who leave us as they are by those who stay. Loss is our legacy. Insight is our gift. Memory is our guide." Hope Edelman

1. Name: Karen Marciano


2. Home town and who you live with: Three Bridges, NJ with my husband Paul
3. Where were you born: Bay Shore, Long Island (Jersey Girls are great, but Long Island girls are the coolest :)


4. What states/countries have you lived in: Long Island, NYC, and New Jersey


5. Where did you go to college (if applicable): Hofstra University (Undergraduate), Caldwell College (Graduate-Presently)


6. What was your major (if applicable): Accounting for undergrad, but now I am getting my masters in Education


7. What do you do for a living: After 12 years in business, I have decided to become a teacher and in the fall I do my student teaching.

8. How many siblings do you have: 2 Older Brothers


9. Favorite Movies: Wicker Park and  the Black Swan

10. Favorite Books: I love to read. Patricia Cornwell is one of my favorite authors.


11. Favorite Songs: Antologia by Shakira, The Scientist by Coldplay, I will always love you by the Cure, Wild Horses by Alicia Keys, I am ready for love by India Arie, and Hey There Delilah by the Plain White T's

12. Favorite Vacation Destination: Travel is in my heart completely and I have travelled all over but these places two places I have returned to many times: Spain (my dream is to live there for a few months...I love Spain) and the DR which I have already been 3 times, I also loved Hawaii and want to go back to Kauai one day!

13. Hobbies: Running, spinning, weight training, hot yoga, taking our dog for walks on the farm, talking on the phone to my friends, reading a good book, sleeping ;)

14. Favorite Drink: Water, but when I need caffeine well then Green Tea Latte, Cappuccino, Iced Cafe Mocha.


15. Favorite Food: Salad, peanut butter and jelly sandwhiches, avocados and guacamole


16. Favorite Inspirational Quote: "Faith is believing despite the evidence and then watching the evidence change." I also like, "You don't know what you don't know"

17. Why did you decide to join Team in Training? For my mom, for everyone who has battled cancer, for those who are battling with it today. In 2005 I lost my mother to cancer and I miss her every day. I saw what cancer did to her and know how much support is needed. And while I know I cannot bring her back I decided to run with team in training to make a difference in cancer patients today and in the future. Together we can achieve miracles. 
If you would like to help me raise money for cancer please go to my fundraising page.


http://pages.teamintraining.org/nj/nikesf11/kmarciano