Welcome to my MARATHON FUNDRAISING PAGE!!
I am so excited to run the NYC Marathon this year in support of The Sports Museum’s Boston vs. Bullies program.
I ran my first and only marathon in 2022 and swore never to do it again. For one, I felt that the race was much too long. And secondly, I encountered a few tough situational hurdles that included 1 - being late to the start line (the instructions were all in Italian) and 2 - experiencing the after effects of having rediscovered cheese in the prep days leading up to it (delicious, but I really am lactose intolerant).
This year, however, I've gotten the opportunity to support an organization that means a lot to me and to run in my beloved city of residence. So here I am, giving marathoning another shot.
I am running in honor of my dad, Rick Jarvis Jr, who passed in 2020. He was a lifelong kid, and as such, he dedicated much of his time to early childhood education initiatives in the Boston area, as well as non-profit work, especially programs centered around athletics. Growing up, I was lucky enough to be a willing tag-along to his various volunteer work, whether it was biking, skiing, or basketball programs for local kids. Being active was always a big part of spending time with my dad.
The first time I raced more than 400 meters was, appropriately, at a charity 5k he signed me up for as our first stop when he accompanied me to California for my college move-in.
Boston vs. Bullies is a program that I know he'd be proud to support - the organization uses the power of Boston sports to help kids understand bullying, what to do when they see it, and how to stand up for themselves and others. It reaches schools and after-school programs at no cost, which means a lot to me because education and access mattered so much to my dad.
Missing my dad has been the biggest theme of the past few years of my life, and running has saved me many times as I’ve processed his loss. I am really grateful to support this organization and would love if you might join me in getting to the starting line!
Please donate if you can to support Boston vs. Bullies and my marathon journey.
I am not the fastest distance runner, but I am committed. As an extra bonus, I'd like to offer that a donation of any amount entitles you to a run with me of a distance of your choosing. Even if you can’t donate, I am likely also available for a run.
Thank you to The Sports Museum and New Balance for the opportunity to be part of this team and for supporting such meaningful work! See you all on the open road!
About Boston vs. Bullies
Boston vs. Bullies is an educational program from The Sports Museum that uses the power of Boston sports to help stop bullying in schools and communities. Through videos, activities, classroom presentations, and resources for teachers and youth leaders, the program gives kids practical tools to recognize bullying, respond to it, and support one another. Thanks to New Balance and other supporters, Boston vs. Bullies is brought to schools and after-school programs free of charge.
