A MESSAGE FROM LT's Race for Mental Health!
I'm so excited to share that I will be joining Team JCK and running in the 2022 New York City Marathon! Being apart of this team has energized me to take on 26.2 miles in the greatest city in the world. I am incredibly honored to run for a cause so near and dear to my heart and represent the JCK Foundation, a mental health awareness organization who's mantra is to "never give up".
My brother, John (President and Founder of the JCK Foundation), has been my biggest fan since the day I was born. His endless support in all aspects of my life has created such a special friendship between us. Watching him overcome his own mental health challenges has always inspired me to persevere. Through our work with the JCK Foundation, we've come to understand the power of compassion as a means of overcoming the stigma of mental health.
The JCK Foundation was started in memory of our dear friend John Cleaver Kelly, who succumbed to his mental illness over 10 years ago. Running in John Kelly's honor means the absolute world to me - and his story has pushed me to take on my biggest challenge yet! I intend to channel John Kelly's positive spirit during my toughest workouts and on race day. I know he is looking down on Team JCK with a huge smile on his face!
I encourage anyone who is interested in hearing more about John Kelly's story to visit jckfoundation.org or reach out to me directly. I look forward to reaching my fundraising goal for this beautiful cause - no donation is too small! Thank you all so much for being part of the JCK journey towards 26.2!
