How much money did breast cancer survivor raise while running NYC Marathon topless?
Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Reporter · Syracuse, NY
A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.
More from Leila →Reporter · Monday, November 9, 2026 at 2:15 PM · 1 min read
With the permanent scars from her double mastectomy and a temporary tattoo of a QR code on full display, Lauren Spiezia said she dropped plenty of jaws while she helping raise money for cancer research earlier this month at the New York City Marathon.