Dear Friends/Family,
From Blacksburg to Nashville, and NYC we have been galavanting together since 2011. We wouldn't have found each if it weren't for a shared passion for education and love for supporting kids. Over countless hours of lesson planning, shared bottles of wine, and short little laps around Hillsboro Village we're so lucky to still be three blocks away from each other supporting kids in NYC. While our laps are longer, slightly more crowded, and definitely more scenic they're just as enjoyable side by side.
Marathon day has been one of our favorite days in the city to look forward to, cheering on runners and celebrating friends who cross the finish line (with bottomless mimosas and bagels). This year, we were feeling extra motivated and inspired to take on the challenge and finally run the five boroughs together. In order to cross the finish line, we need your help!
We will be running the 2019 TCS New York City Marathon with the organization Team for Kids and we are asking for your support of their inspiring mission. Team for Kids is a team of adult runners who raise funds for critical services provided by New York Road Runners youth programs. These programs empower youth development and encourage healthy habits via running and character-building programs in low-income schools and community centers in New York City and across the country.
Making a donation is easy! You can click on the Donate button on this page to give through my secure fundraising site. You can also find information about where to send a check, or how to get your company to match your gift here! All contributions are tax deductible.
Your giving helps New York Road Runners youth programs to:
- Serve nearly 250,000 students nationwide - including 125,000 in New York City's five boroughs - through free NYRR youth running programs, events, and resources.
- Engage students in long-term athlete development (LTAD), a lifelong journey that guides an individual's experience in sports and physical activity to develop healthy minds and bodies for life.
- Help build the next generation of athletes by supporting coaches, educators, and fitness leaders with the tools they need to make a difference.
Whether you are a runner, have worked with children, or have kids yourself, we hope you will join us to further this great cause!
See you at the finish line!
Liz and Maleka