A MESSAGE FROM ANDREA
I'm running 42 kilometres, so you only have to click once :)
Welcome to my fundraising page! This November, I am tackling the reality of a 26.2-mile course at the TCS New York City Marathon to raise funds and awareness for the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation, in partnership with New York Road Runners (NYRR).
Welcome to my fundraising page! This November, I am tackling the reality of a 26.2-mile course at the TCS New York City Marathon to raise funds and awareness for the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation, in partnership with New York Road Runners (NYRR).
This will be my second marathon—following the Chicago Marathon in October 2026—and part of a larger commitment to complete at least three marathons by the end of this year, with many more in the years to come.
For years, I have dedicated all my effort and energy to my professional life managing corporate treasury for multinational organizations. While navigating complex realities and delivering unvarnished results will always be central to who I am, it is time for me to prioritize my health and private life.
This running journey is a major part of that personal shift (don't call it midlife crisis please).
However, I have always believed that true success in any arena comes down to fundamental respect and putting others first. There is no sugarcoating the severe challenges that people in underserved communities face today, and that is exactly why I am dedicating my miles to Laureus Sport for Good.
Inspired by Nelson Mandela’s founding words in 2000 that "sport has the power to change the world," Laureus uses sports as a practical, cost-effective tool to help children overcome violence, discrimination, and disadvantage. The foundation’s scale and measurable impact are clear: they actively fund and support over 300 programs in more than 40 countries and territories globally.
Training for multiple marathons requires discipline, but the physical effort pales in comparison to the daily hurdles faced by the youth these programs support. By partnering with NYRR—an organization whose Official Charity Partner Program has facilitated the raising of nearly $700 million for nonprofits since its inception in 2006—we have a direct avenue to make a tangible difference.
I am asking for your support to help me reach my fundraising goal of $3,500.
Your contribution will directly fund these vital sports programs, prioritizing who need it most.
Thank you for your generosity, your respect for this cause, and for helping me cross the finish line!
