I am asking for your help in supporting a special charity…
This coming November, I will be running the New York City
Marathon for a charity called Team For Kids (TFK). This race is important to me
for a few reasons. First, because I was born in NYC. Beyond that, I want to
honor my family heritage. Both of my parents were born and raised in The Big
Apple. This year’s race marks the 30th anniversary of my dad’s
passing, but my mom will be 94 years and one month old on race day. Also, race
day will be my daughter’s first wedding anniversary. So this is a Big Deal day for my family in more ways than one!
If you know me, you know that I am not only passionate about
my own running, but about sharing it with others, hoping to motivate them. I’ve
learned that a great way to do that is to support TFK. Funds raised by TFK
support a group called Rising New York Road Runners (RNYRR).
Through school-based programs, youth events, and a
collection of digital resources, RNYRR brings free running and fitness programs
to students across the country. TFK funds help support programs for nearly
250,000 children nationwide. These programs help to build students’ motivation,
confidence, and desire to be physically active for life. Funding helps pay for
training for teachers and coaches; program and practice supplies; and student
incentives. For most of these kids, running through this program is their only
opportunity to get exercise or play sports.
My goal is to raise $100 per mile. That would be a total of
$2,620.
