A MESSAGE FROM Sam's Fundraising Page!
I'm running the New York City Marathon on November 1!! It's my first marathon and it is a truly unbelievable moment for someone who grew up fervently disliking running. I've had a big attitude shift since then and have now run two half marathons in the past two years (but they tell me that still does not equate to running a full marathon).
So that makes me especially excited to run as a part of New York Road Runners' Team for Kids program, the official nonprofit of the marathon's host organization. Team for Kids helps get NYC kids into running through yearlong programs deeply embedded in the community. It feels personally meaningful to raise money for a nonprofit that helps more kids love running from an early age.
Will you be a part of my race and support this awesome cause with me?
I also figured this fundraising outreach is a good excuse to have fun and connect!! So when you donate you may select one of the following:
1: I will dedicate a mile of the marathon to you. In that mile I will think about you, and after the race I will send you a sweaty selfie from that specific mile. Only 26 available...
2: Brief personal video from me. Tiny Adivs may make a cameo.
3: Mailed postcard expressing gratitude, friendship, etc.
4: One of my favorite recipes to make, let me know which food category you'd like.
5: Select one song to add to my race playlist. This is a significant responsibility with real consequences for my performance so choose wisely.
How much to donate? I think this kind of thing should feel FUN and connective rather than any kind of burden or guilt. So please pick an amount that makes YOU feel excited and energized. Knowing that you did that will in turn make ME feel energized too.
Our target is $4,000. I'm kicking things off with 10% of that, which leaves $3,600 to raise - a fitting amount for my 36th year of life!
Come have fun with me and let's raise some money so that future little Sams will love running!!!
