Hi All! I’m so excited to be running the 2023 New York City Marathon with Good Sports. As many of you know, running and sports have been a huge part of my life, which is why I feel so lucky to be able to run my first marathon with a national nonprofit that is very close to my heart.
Good Sports gives kids in low-income communities greater access to sports and physical activity. They work with companies like Nike and Under Armour to donate brand-new equipment, apparel and footwear to children and youth organizations across the country. From learning how to be a good teammate to finding your own inner strength, sports teach incredibly valuable life lessons and provide the space for personal learning and growth. Unfortunately, the cost to play keeps kids in need from experiencing these benefits. Every dollar raised will help Good Sports donate more equipment and create equitable access in youth sports!
Additionally, I feel tremendously lucky to be able to run with my brother - Marcus - who is also running with the Good Sports team. During Covid, Marcus and I started running together every day as a way to get outside and this quickly grew into a routine we both loved (although we looked wayyyy cooler on roller blades and scooters - see attached photo). Before we knew it, we were mapping out our own courses to run half marathons with the goal of eventually running a full one together (see attached photo of our first half). We feel so honored to get to run together in New York City with Good Sports.
Thank you for your support and I can’t wait to run 26+ miles with Marcus and the Good Sports team - we wouldn't be able to do it without you! Last attached photo is me reaching out to thank each of you for everything :)