This year I watched thousands of qualified and overqualified runners cross the Boston Marathon finish line. While it was exhilarating to watch, I decided that I'm not one to just watch from the sidelines. On my 80th birthday I decided that I'm going to race in the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon and raise money for MEB Foundation. Meb has helped me cross the finish line at his Carlsbad 5000 race and the Boston Marathon 5K. Meb has also helped thousands of children and families to find joy in physical activity, excel in school, and find balance in their lives. Physical activity supports mental wellness, social connectedness, and setting goals. Many children do not have the opportunity to engage in physical activity due to lack of affordable programs and or equipment, transportation, or safe neighborhoods.

Please help me get to the NYC marathon finish line and achieve my fundraising goal so that together we can give a child the opportunity to flourish.