Sam Killen

My name is Sam, and I’m running the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon in support of the Korey Stringer Institute (KSI). This will be my third marathon, but running NYC for KSI makes it especially meaningful.

I currently work in an orthopedic clinic and previously spent eight years as a college athletic trainer, where athlete safety was always central to my work. KSI’s research helped shape how I cared for athletes, and my personal connections to the institute make this cause even more important to me.

Funds raised support KSI’s work in research, education, and advocacy to prevent sudden death in sport and improve athlete safety.

Funds raised help KSI continue its work in research, education, and advocacy to prevent sudden death in sport and improve athlete safety at all levels.

Thank you so much for your support—it truly means a lot.