A MESSAGE FROM Florin's NYC Marathon Fundraising Page
Forty years ago, my family fled communist Romania and came to the United States as refugees, where we were granted asylum and the chance to start over and live the American dream. That experience is why this cause is so personal to me today.
This year, I’m running the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon with Team New Neighbors to support refugee and asylum seeking families building new lives in New York City.
New Neighbors Partnership connects newly arrived families with local partner families who share children’s clothing and show up with practical support and community, so newcomers feel welcomed and not alone. Last year, volunteers shared more than 450 boxes of children’s clothing, and NNP supported 623 newcomers from 42 countries.
If you’re able, would you consider donating to my marathon fundraiser? Every gift helps power this neighbor to neighbor welcome and ensures families have both the essentials they need and a community they can count on.
Thank you for being part of this journey with me.
