A MESSAGE FROM Brett's NYC Marathon Fundraising Page
Welcome to my fundraising page! The New York marathon is the next stop in my goal to run all six majors; after New York, I'll be halfway there.
I have been a runner for as long as I can remember. It never stops bringing me joy and I will do it for as long as my body allows me. There is a beauty to running the same road countless times, there is excitement running a new route during travels and no run is ever the same. High school cross country meets, community 5Ks, hometown half marathons and major marathons are all great rewards for endless hours of training. I'm a firm believer that success lies in the journey and not the destination.
My maternal grandparents both immigrated to the US from the Philippines in the 1940s, to escape war with the prospect of a brighter future. Family members who ventured earlier helped them find jobs, housing and enroll in school. They raised four children who all graduated college, and now my grandma is a great grandma. It takes a village to build such a strong foundation in a new country. I'm inspired by what they achieved, and that inspires me to run for, Qualitas of Life' There is a community that wants to offer help to those new to our country, but I can't imagine the obstacles one may face finding these open arms. Qualitas of Life offers a pathway to establishing a financial foundation and a sense of belonging.
I am honored to dedicate my miles and fundraising efforts to such a worthy cause. So many barriers have been placed in front of new residents to the US and I want to help remove at least one, on their journey. Thank you for joining me in supporting such an important cause!
