Kelly Devincentis: 52-Year-Old Running NYC Marathon Despite Myasthenia Gravis

Kelly Devincentis's Marathon Journey

• 🎯 At 52 years old, Kelly Devincentis is preparing to run her first TCS New York City Marathon.
• ⚠️ This remarkable achievement comes more than 30 years after her diagnosis with a rare autoimmune condition.

Living with Myasthenia Gravis

• ⚡ Myasthenia gravis is described as a condition that weakens skeletal muscles, impacting basic functions like blinking and chewing.
• 🏥 Kelly experienced severe weakness, rendering her unable to walk or talk, and at one point required life support on three separate occasions due to breathing and swallowing difficulties.

Pushing Past Limitations

• 💪 Running has become a crucial part of Kelly's journey, helping her cope with her diagnosis.
• 🚀 She is determined to push past her condition, aiming to complete the 26.2 miles on Marathon Sunday.
• 💬 Kelly is motivated by those who tell her she can't, embracing a "just watch me" attitude.

TCS NYC Marathon Coverage

• 📺 ABC7NY will provide comprehensive coverage of the TCS New York City Marathon.
• 🗓️ Coverage begins with the opening ceremony tomorrow at 5:30 p.m. and includes a special program, "Countdown to the Starting Line," on Saturday night after Eyewitness News at 11.
• 🏁 The main race coverage starts Sunday at 7:00 a.m.