Anchors Run NYC Marathon for Co-worker's Alzheimer's Fight

ABC 7 New York anchors Liz Cho and Mike Marza successfully completed the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon on Sunday, November 1st. The duo ran in honor of their colleague Bill Ritter, who retired from the station earlier this year after being diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer's. Ritter has been vocal about his diagnosis and advocacy work since announcing his retirement in June. He shared his experience of memory issues beginning two years prior, noting his wife's observations of changes in his personality and memory. Ritter, 76, shifted his focus to his family following his diagnosis. He has since launched his 'Living with Alzheimer's' series and is actively involved with the Alzheimer's Association. His advocacy aims to help families feel less alone in their struggles with the disease. The marathon served as a public platform to raise awareness for Alzheimer's, with Ritter expressing gratitude for the anchors' efforts.