Barbara McCoy

Having lost my mom to cancer as well as supporting my husband who has been battling Parkinson’s disease for over 16 years, I was inspired to participate in fundraising activities for Leukemia Lymphoma Society and Michael J Fox Foundation. In 2021, my friend and fellow athlete, Jim Freiss, graciously assisted my husband in adopting a change in career seeing eye dog, Hunter, a precious Golden Retriever who as my husband’s companion has become beloved member of our family. That joined Jim’s 2021 Ride for the Puppies and last year’s 2022 Cincinnati to Cleveland Puppy Ride. I am honored and privileged to join this year’s Niagara to Long Island Puppy Ride in remembrance of Jim’s late brother, John, and his guide dog, Hero, to support The Seeing Eye’s great work.”

Past Fundraising Activities

Washington DC to Pittsburg Puppy Ride – 2021
Cincinnati to Cleveland Puppy Ride – 2022
Sprint, Olympic, & Half Ironman Events in 23 states (LLS & MJF Foundation) – 2014~2022
Marine Corp Marathon Team Chris – 2016 & 2017
5 Mile Swim LLS -- 2015

Upcoming Fundraising Activities:

Ride for the Puppies -- 2023
Triathlons in Rhode Island, South Carolina, & Alabama – 2023