Welcome to my fundraising page! I'm honored to share that I'll be running the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon in support of the New York Junior League.

The NYJL is a 2,800-woman-strong organization committed to promoting volunteerism and improving communities through effective action and leadership. We collectively volunteer over 260,000 hours yearly to advocate for women, children, and families through crucial programs like youth mentorship, adult literacy, and crisis intervention.

You can learn more about our community partners here.

This will be my first marathon, and I can think of no better way to run it than for a cause I've been a part of for years. To add to the fun, 2026 marks a historic convergence: it is both the 50th anniversary of the NYC Marathon's five-borough course and the 125th anniversary of the New York Junior League!

I've committed to raising $4,500 in support of the NYJL. All donations, no matter the size, will make a difference. Here are some of the many ways your gift can help:

• $25 purchases healthy snacks for the children we work with on our committees

• $50 covers art supplies for an evening of activities with students at the Stanley Isaacs Center

• $75 allows our Reading Rangers committee members to buy books for the students they mentor

• $100 secures clothing for a runaway teenager upon arrival at a shelter

• $250 provides 25 survivors of domestic violence with basic necessities like shampoo, soap, and toothbrushes

If your company offers donation matching, please consider taking a moment to multiply the impact of your contribution.

Thank you for your support and generosity! See you on November 1.

All the best,

Linda

Note: All gifts made in my honor are fully tax-deductible. If you prefer to send a check, please make it out to the New York Junior League and mail it to the attention of Lynn Clark at 130 East 80th Street, New York, NY 10075 with "Linda Badaracco - 2026 Marathon" in the memo line.