Hi, I'm Sofia! For 15 years I swam for Nepal as a national athlete, proudly representing my country in competitions around the world. In 2024 I took on a new kind of challenge and crossed the finish line of my first LA Marathon. Now I'm lacing up again for 2027 with Team Direct Relief, because this time I'm running for something even bigger than the finish line.

Nepal is my home, and it holds my whole heart. This past August, devastating flash floods swept through northern Nepal, taking hundreds of lives and cutting off entire mountain villages from medical care. Direct Relief has been there from day one, equipping local Nepali doctors and hospitals with emergency medical packs, medicines, and supplies to reach families in the hardest hit areas. I'm so proud to partner with them on this campaign, because every dollar raised helps bring care to communities that are still recovering. 

I'm also the founder of She Builds Nepal, a community that uplifts and supports Nepali women and the businesses they're building in Nepal. Empowering women and strengthening communities back home is the work I care about most, and this race is one more way to show up for it. 

My goal is $1,500, and I can't get there without you. Every gift, big or small, brings us closer. Thank you for being part of this journey with me! 🙏