Father and Daughter Run New York Marathon to Honor Nova Party Victims
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Yossi Hamani and his daughter Haya are running the New York City Marathon to honor Erick and Ruth Peretz, who were killed at the Nova music festival. The father-daughter team, known as "Team Hamani," uses marathons to spread a message of positivity and overcome challenges. Haya, who has special needs, finds joy and social connection through their shared running endeavors.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Yossi Hamani and his daughter Haya are running the New York Marathon to honor murder victims Erick and Ruth Peretz.
- The Peretz couple were killed at the Nova music festival on October 7th.
- Hamani and Haya, known as "Team Hamani," use marathons to spread a message of positivity.
- Haya, who has special needs, enjoys the running and social connections it provides.
- Their motto is "A small light drives away great darkness."
Yossi Hamani and his daughter Haya, a father-daughter duo who run marathons globally, are dedicating their participation in the New York City Marathon to the memory of Erick and Ruth Peretz. The Peretz couple were murdered at the Nova music festival during the October 7th attacks. Hamani shared that he and Haya, known as "Team Hamani" in the marathon circuit, have completed five marathons with the Shalva organization, but this race holds special significance.
Hamani explained that Haya, who has special needs, expressed a desire to run with him three and a half years ago. Since then, they have competed in dozens of races worldwide, focusing on using the exposure from their runs to do good and "light up the world," a message encapsulated by their motto, "A small light drives away great darkness."
He described Haya's enjoyment of the running, the attention, and the social connections she has made, calling her "The Princess in the Carriage." Hamani emphasized that seeing his daughter happy and overcoming her limitations is the true reward, enabling them to convey their message to a wider audience.