A MESSAGE FROM Melissa’s Race to Alcatrez
On June 9, 2024, I’m participating in
the Escape
from Alcatraz Triathlon (yes, for the swim portion, I’ll be
jumping off a ship and falling 15 feet into icy cold water where I’ll have to
navigate strong currents and avoid “marine wildlife”… aka sharks… to get from
Alcatraz to San Francisco’s shore).
I’m competing in this insane race to help
raise funds for scholarships with the Healy Foundation (THF). THF supports
high-achieving college juniors and seniors of financial need who experience
unexpected hardship, such as the death of a parent, health crises, parental
unemployment, and other financial burdens that threaten to derail their
education and future. THF provides financial assistance as well as mentorship
and career guidance that has enabled scholars to graduate and professionally
flourish. To learn more about the Healy Foundation, please visit www.healyfoundation.org.
I’ve set a personal goal to fundraise,
and I’d love your support! Donations of any amount are welcome and
appreciated. The Healy Foundation is a registered 501(c)3 organization so your
donations are eligible for tax deductions.
For those who choose to donate, we
encourage you to consider your company’s matching gift program and to let us
know how we can facilitate your corporate matching process.
