A MESSAGE FROM Denise's Half-Marathon Fundraising Page
In 2023, I found myself struggling with my health - physically and mostly mentally. I was not exercising and moving my body enough and the stagnancy pushed me to decide to do better. Thus, I started running! It first started off with my weekly 5k route, then a push to 10k, and now I love a 10 mile Westside Highway Saturday morning run. The way running has not only greatly improved the way my body physically feels, but more importantly the wonders it has done for my mental health has been incredible.
Please support my running journey and my fundraising efforts for the 2024 UNITED AIRLINES NYC HALF MARATHON on March 17, 2024. All proceeds go towards the New York Chinese Freemasons Athletic Club (https://www.liondance211.org/home) who create recreational centers for the youth of Chinatown to congregate, learn and eventually pass on Chinese traditional heritage. They offer basketball, volleyball, and running teams as athletic opportunities for the youth, perform Lunar New Year celebrations for those in senior living, and pass on traditional Chinese dance through their Lion Dance Club. It feels great to not only be doing something for myself, but also to give back to the community of New York and help those within the Chinese community find athletic and exercise opportunities as running has done for me. Any sized donation is greatly appreciated!
