A MESSAGE FROM Nicole's NYC Marathon Fundraiser
Thank you for considering donating to my fundraiser on behalf of Planned Parenthood of Greater New York (PPGNY). I'm so thankful for your contribution.
When thinking about signing up to run with a charity partner, Planned Parenthood of Greater New York stuck out for a number of reasons. While I have been fortunate in my privilege to have access to healthcare, it is not lost on me that many in our country do not. With the overturn of Row v Wade nearly two years ago, I have found it so important to help continue to advocate for women's health rights, benefits and support. Raising awareness for these issues has become extremely important to me over the years and the resources PPGNY provides have not only helped me, but help hundreds of thousands of women when they may feel they have no where else to turn. It's an honor to be able to represent them, and fundraise for their continued efforts in providing safe, effective care across the nation.
With not much else to do, I started running during the 2020 lockdown. At the time, I had a personal goal to run a half marathon. I found that to be such an impossible goal at the time, and once I achieved it I had such a sense of pride. It was my family who told me that I had the drive to complete a marathon. After months of training, rehab for an injury, I'm so proud to say I ran the Los Angeles Marathon in spring of 2022. An accomplishment I'm so thankful to have achieved.
Running has grown to become not just a favorite form of exercise, but also a way for me to relax, clear my head, and be outside. During my training for the LA Marathon, I knew I one day would want to run NYC, another city that has held such a special place in my heart since first visiting at 13.
I appreciate any and all donations, as well as your continued support in my personal endeavors. Thank you in advance, and I can't wait to add another 26.2 to my list.
xoxo- nicole
