I am excited to announce I'll be running the 125th Boston Marathon to raise money for Youth Enrichment Services, a non-profit that has been a part of my life since a young age.

I joined YES in high school as a junior volunteer working with youth from around the Boston area to learn how to ski and it became an integral part of my life. YES's mission to "inspire youth through outdoor experiences and leadership opportunities" aligns completely with my love of the outdoors.

This year, I have the honor of giving back and fundraising for an organization that provides many youth, like it did with me, with the opportunity to experience the outdoors, whether it be on the slopes of a mountain, the tires of a mountain bike, or the rubber of a running track.