Only 26.2 miles to go! Support Jin Ding's fundraiser for Asian American Journalists Association
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$3,000.00 goal
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Hi there,

This is Jin Ding from Team AAJA.

I completed this race two years ago as an "OG" member of Team AAJA. The 26.2-mile journey felt as arduous as a century on a historically scorching day in NYC marathon history. I had to walk the Manhattan portion of the race. Yet, not once did I consider stepping off the course. We did 26.2 miles and all the fundraising for the Asian American Journalists Association and, even more significantly, to support more AAPI stories to be told in journalism. 

 With that same purpose driving me, I stand once more on the starting line with the third cohort of Team AAJA. 

I always talk about how AAJA has reshaped my career and my life in America. As a Chinese journalist in exile (yes, I've now fully embraced my new journey away from home), I've acquired skills, gathered courage, and received abundant support and love from my AAJA family. And I hope every AAPI journalist in this country can experience the same transformative magic within this community. So they all feel empowered to tell stories from our AAPI communities and beyond.

 As I wrap up my second term as Vice President of Finance on AAJA's board, I understand the precise investment required for every training, event, scholarship, and award—not just financially, but also in terms of dedication, innovation, creativity, empathy... The list goes on and on. I am fundraising to support the necessary infrastructure, the pipeline, and the programming to uplift us all.

Please donate today to my fundraiser for the Asian American Journalists Association. We can make magic happen, again. 
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  • Anh Do made a $50.00 donation

    Dear Jin: Through your activism and volunteerism to benefit our beloved AAJA - you always go the extra miles - literally. I'm grateful for your passion and conviction, Anh

    $50.00
  • Dickson Louie made a $50.00 donation

    Jin, thanks for everything that you do for AAJA! Honored to support your run in the NYC Marathon!

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  • Yukari Kane made a $100.00 donation

    because I love Jin and AAJA

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  • George Kiriyama made a $100.00 donation

    Good luck Jin!!

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  • Niala Boodhoo made a $100.00 donation
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  • Sharon Chan made a $100.00 donation

    goooooo Jinnnnnnnn

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  • Yi Yang made a $100.00 donation
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  • Keiko Morris made a $125.00 donation

    Go, Jin!

    $125.00
  • Sirui Hua made a $100.00 donation
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  • Corinne Chin made a $65.00 donation

    team AAJA! 🧢

    $65.00
  • Naomi Tacuyan made a $50.00 donation
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  • Society of Environmental Journalists made a $70.00 donation

    Go, go, Jin! x Aparna

    $70.00
  • Benét Wilson made a $65.00 donation
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  • Anonymous made a $50.00 donation
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  • Nicole Dungca made a $50.00 donation

    Let's go, Jin!!

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  • Alice Su made a $50.00 donation

    Jia you Jin and jia you all Asian American journalists!

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  • Anika Varty made a $50.00 donation
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  • Susan Choi made a $50.00 donation

    To celebrate you!

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  • Moriah Balingit made a $25.00 donation

    I will double the amount if you win. No pressure.

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  • Aric Johnson made a $50.00 donation
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  • Chris Nguyen made a $100.00 donation

    Way to go, Jin!

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  • Daigo Fujiwara made a $25.00 donation
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  • Marian Liu made a $25.00 donation
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  • Michael Bodley made a $10.00 donation
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  • Anonymous made a $10.00 donation

    I hope you achieve your fundraising goal and am so happy you can do your work now without having the threat of the visa hanging over your head. That could not have been easy and is an inspiring story!

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  • Andrew Sherry made a $150.00 donation
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  • Laura Kreutzer made a $50.00 donation

    加油! Good luck and keep persevering!

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  • Mary Walter-Brown made a $25.00 donation

    Good luck!!!

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  • Stephanie Holladay made a $25.00 donation

    Go, Jin! You’re a rockstar!

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  • Anonymous made a $50.00 donation

    Congratulations, Jin! You make your friends at SUNY Cortland proud with all your advocacy and outstanding contributions!

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  • E S Cheng made a $100.00 donation
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  • Adrienne McWilliams made a $50.00 donation

    Hello Jin! I saw your LinkedIn post. I wanted to congratulate you, and thank you for the clear commitment you have to journalism and our country.

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  • Yvette Cabrera made a $50.00 donation
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  • Yen Heng Alan Yu made a $25.00 donation
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  • Pensri Keng made a $100.00 donation

    So proud of you Jin Ding Keng.

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  • Chentao Cui made a $66.00 donation

    Your experience as a Chinese journalist coming to the US inspires me. As a latecomer, I also hope to use my former experience as a journalist to find a future place in the United States. Even though I have not graduated from school yet, I would like to do a small part to support your fundraising. I wish you and AAJA a better future!

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  • Abbey Gingras made a $25.00 donation

    Jin: you are such an inspiration to so many for your efforts in journalism and beyond, and I would 100% be crying at the marathon finish line with you if I could be there in person! Sending you all the good luck and I hope you hit your fundraising goal <3

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  • Simon Wigley made a $50.00 donation

    so proud of you!!

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  • Tristan Loper made a $100.00 donation
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  • Emilia Askari made a $100.00 donation

    Go, Jin! You are doing important work.

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  • Joan Woods made a $50.00 donation

    So happy for you! Good luck every step of this marathon!

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  • Corinne Chin made a $50.00 donation
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  • Leezel Tanglao made a $100.00 donation

    go Jin and AAJA!

    $100.00
  • Frank Bi made a $50.00 donation

    加油 Jin Ding!

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