Hi friends!! Thanks for donating :)

I'll be running the NYC Marathon in November through KiDSMARATHON.

After knee surgery in 2021, I made a goal of running a half marathon within a year. I missed that by a few months, but after hundreds of hours of PT, strengthening, cycling, etc., I got to the point where I could run 13 miles (and have since run the Narragansett and Brooklyn half marathons).

I moved to New York in January, and am ecstatic to continue that journey by running my first marathon in November.

I'm beyond blessed with health - but spending a year without exercising gave me the bug to enjoy pushing myself when I can.

79% of children from 6 to 17 across the US don't get that opportunity to exercise every day. Whether their families can't afford extracurriculars, don't have access in their communities, or have to work to help support their family, they're not as lucky as I've been.

KiDSMARATHON is an after school program that gives kids the opportunity and know-how to exercise daily, improve nutrition, and create lifelong habits to live well.

For this stage in my running journey, I'm ecstatic to partner with their team!

I need all the support I can get, thank you all!!