Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City Inc

On June 29, I'll line up for my first elite bike race: the Norwegian National Cycling Championships. 137 km over five brutal laps, lining up with a pack of veteran Vikings with their game-face on. I'll be riding in gratitude to everyone who has inspired me on my journey.

Full post race story here

And I'll be racing for the incredible mentors of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, whose work with young people proves the awesome power of trust and inspiration.

If you are willing and able to support my effort, I will be hugely grateful.

I'm so excited to announce that I'll be running the 2024 TCS NYC Marathon on November 3rd on behalf of Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC!

As some of you may know, I've had the honor of being a Big in BBBS of NYC's Workplace Mentoring program since October of 2022. In this program I've had the privilege of watching my Little grow his leadership and professional skills that will carry him through his final days of high school and beyond. Though my little is graduating from the program, I look forward to continuing because I truly believe in the positive impact the program and organization has on the lives of Littles and the community.

After spectating numerous marathons and always feeling so inspired, it finally felt like my right time. As a native New Yorker, I can't imagine running my first marathon anywhere else but through all 5 boroughs!

Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC (BBBS of NYC) is the nation’s first and the city's largest youth mentoring organization. Your donations will be used to benefit our mission to build and support mentoring relationships to ignite the biggest possible futures for youth.

Learn more about Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC

I am very excited to announce that on November 3rd, I’ll be running the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon for Big Brother Big Sisters of NYC!

Want to join me in making a difference? My goal is to raise $3,500 for the organization, and any donation will help make an impact! Your giving can make a difference in the lives of kids in our community, supporting their mission of creating and supporting one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. Thank you in advance for your contribution to this cause.

More information about Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City Inc: Founded in 1904, Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC (BBBS of NYC) is the nation’s first and the city's largest youth mentoring organization. Our vision is that all youth achieve their full potential. Our mission is to build and support mentoring relationships to ignite the biggest possible futures for youth. Our work is guided by our values: Put Youth First; Advance Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; Operate with Integrity; Engage with Empathy; and Invest in Learning & Innovation.

By matching a caring adult mentor, a Big, with a New York City youth, a Little, we are inspiring the next generation of leaders. Through our one-to-one mentoring, Workplace Mentoring Program (corporate engagement), affinity groups, College & Career Success Program, Bigs in Blue, and other community partner programs, BBBS of NYC serves over 2,500 youths annually across all five boroughs. 97% of our Littles are promoted to the next grade, and 93% of our Littles are accepted into college.

Everybody talks about problems like loneliness, lack of community, and lack of good spaces for kids to be kids, off their phones. At Big Brothers Big Sisters I see people doing something about that.

I've been a Big in the community mentorship program for a year now, where I get to see firsthand what BBBS is all about. My Little, Tamara, is the coolest, and is always excited to try something new together. Like me, she loves to get involved in as many activities as possible. Also like me, she sometimes gets stressed out by all the commitments she now has, so lately we've been working on a lot of organizational tips. Luckily I have plenty of experience with that, lol.

As a board member of the Young Professionals Committee I'm so inspired by how many busy young people come together to fundraise, create more awareness around BBBS, and donate their time. Knowing the impact that BBBS has, it feels even more meaningful to volunteer for a group that contributes $100K+ per year to the organization.

I ran the NYC half marathon for BBBS earlier this year, and I'm ready for the challenge of double the distance and more than double the fundraising!

I'm so excited to be running and raising money for an organization that I love so much, and hope you'll consider donating to support!

More information about Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC is available on their website. https://bigsnyc.org/

I'm running the New York City Marathon to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC.

I've been a Big Brother volunteer mentor since 2017, mentoring my "Little," Jacky, who just graduated high school and is on his way to Hunter College in NYC. As part of the program, we have weekly catch-up calls and, before college, we spent about 5-8 hours per month doing one-on-one in-person activities. Jacky is the first in his family to enroll in college, and I couldn't be more proud of him. My small role in mentoring Jacky wouldn't have been possible without BBBS. They provide a wealth of resources, including monthly check-ins, problem-solving advice, connections to job opportunities, scholarships, and more. Your donation will go directly to the program to help more kids like Jacky get connected to mentors.

Thank you, thank you, thank you for anything you can provide.

If anyone is interested in becoming a BBBS mentor, I'm always happy to talk about my experience, expectations, time commitment, and more. Just give me a shout!

I am excited to announce that I have been given the opportunity to run the 2024 New York City Marathon (my first!) on Sunday, November 3 on behalf of Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of New York City. My goal is to raise $3,500 for the organization and I hope you can join me in making a difference.

**update - after reaching $3,500 in 24 hours, why not raise more for an incredible cause?**

After cheering on the runners (and friends) every year and many attempts to try and run the NYC Marathon through the lottery, I'm glad that I have the opportunity to run to raise money for BBBS. Over the past year I have been able to see first hand the impact the organization makes on numerous kids across the city.

I joined BBBS last year and was matched with my little, Wylie. We've had countless adventures around the city from pottery classes, to museum visits, to trying new cuisines. He is the sweetest kid imaginable and he reminds me of the importance of having fun and being a kid at heart.

Brothers Big Sisters of New York City (BBBS of NYC) is the nation’s first and the city's largest youth mentoring organization. Every dollar I raise is tax-deductible and will directly contribute to matching more children with caring mentors, providing educational resources, and fostering positive life-changing relationships. Together, we can empower these young minds, offering them opportunities they may not have otherwise had. Any donation is very much appreciated by me and the kids!

I am also running in honor of my late father, Philip Shapiro, who despite his best efforts, never got a chance to complete the NYC Marathon. At 35 years old (the same age as I am now), my dad received a spot and was training for the NYC Marathon but a knee injury prevented him from completing it. I am running to finish the race that he wasn’t able to finish.

Thanks for taking the time to read, and I'll see you all in New York City come November!

Hi Everyone!

First, thank you for taking the time to visit my fundraising page. This November 3rd, I'm honored to be running the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon as a member of the Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of NYC Marathon Team. As a native New Yorker, this marathon has a special place in my heart as does supporting the incredible organization that is BBBS.

As some of you may know, this will be my 15th marathon and my 4th time running the TCS New York City Marathon. I'm thrilled to be running alongside my childhood friend, Ben Brown and am grateful for the support of our family, friends, colleagues and community. Fun Fact: I'm also turning 40 on November 10th and couldn't imagine a better way to kick off the next decade than raising funds for such a remarkable charity that provides so many opportunities to children in NYC.

For those that aren't familiar with the organization, BBBS is the nation’s first and the city's largest youth mentoring organization. Your donations will serve BBBS's mission to build and support mentoring relationships that help foster and ignite brighter futures for our youth. Every dollar is appreciated to benefit this effort.

Thank you for your support and I hope to see you at the finish line on November 3!

Dan

I'm excited to announce that I'll be running the TCS New York City Marathon on November 3rd for Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC! I joined the Young Professionals Committee of Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC last summer shortly after I moved here. This committee is focused on increasing awareness of BBBS's efforts and fundraising for the organization. I have made great friends since joining YPC and seen first hand the impact of this organization.

Big Brothers Big Sisters was founded in 1904 with the mission to build and support mentoring relationships to ignite the biggest possible futures for youth. Their work is guided by their values: put youth first; advance diversity, equity & inclusion; operate with integrity; engage with empathy; and invest in learning & innovation. Big Brothers Big Sisters matches a caring adult mentor, a Big, with a New York City youth, a Little, to inspire the next generation of leaders. BBBS of NYC serves over 2,500 youths annually across all five boroughs.

Your donation can make a difference in the lives of the kids in our community. I am honored to be a part of this organization. Thank you for your generosity and support!

Hi Everyone!

Firstly, I want to say a big thank you for visiting my fundraising page. I am beyond excited to be running the NYC Marathon on November 3rd, 2024, with Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of New York City. As a native New Yorker and BBBS Young Professionals Committee (YPC) member, it is an honor to be running for the BBBS Team and raise funds to support their legacy. For those unfamiliar, BBBS is the nation’s first and the city's largest youth mentoring organization. Since 1904, they have provided unwavering support to children in need through the incredible power of mentorship. Through my time in the organization, I have been able to witness firsthand the beautiful and incredible impact a companion, friend, and mentor can have on a child.

Some fun-facts about me! I am a triplet born on my mom's birthday who loves all things art, cats, and fashion. I have been a running-enthusiast from a young age, and a goal I set at 16 years old was to complete a marathon. I have been lucky enough to be a part of BBBS YPC for about 9 months now, actively participating in outreach to support our fundraising efforts and am currently interviewing to become a mentor in our College Success Program. This program supports high school students (former Littles) in their transition to post-secondary education, fostering their growth to achieve a successful, post-graduate career. One of the most meaningful experiences of both my undergrad and post grad years, that have had a huge hand in my current career, has been my unbelievably supportive mentorship network, acting out of the pure goodness of their hearts to see me succeed. I can't wait for the chance to pay it forward, aiming to live up to my amazing mentors and form a bond with a mentee that goes beyond words.

If you’re considering a donation, see how your generous contribution can make a significant impact on the lives of our BBBS Littles!

· $3,500 allows you to 'adopt a match' for one year.

· $1,000 provides one year's worth of academic support for Littles.

· $250 funds the cost of one comprehensive screening for a potential Big.

· $100 supports the cost of our volunteer outreach and recruitment efforts to help attract new mentors for children in need.

Every dollar will truly make a difference to support BBBS mission of creating and supporting one of a kind mentoring relationships.

The blood, sweat, and tears that will go into this marathon are a small price to pay for the opportunity to support our Littles, and I can’t wait to see you all cheering at the finish line!

I'm so excited to share that I am running the 2024 TCS NYC Marathon on Nov 3 in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of NYC!

As some of you may know, BBBS has long held a special place in my heart. Aside from having the opportunity to be a Big myself, I had the honor of starting my high school's first BBBS club. I am so excited to have the opportunity to support BBBS again in my new home city, all while doing my first ever marathon. Having completed a few half marathons already, the NYC Marathon has always been a bucket list item of mine, and this felt like the perfect opportunity.

For those that aren't familiar with the organization - Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC (BBBS of NYC) is the nation’s first and the city's largest youth mentoring organization. Your donations will be used to benefit BBBS's mission to build and support mentoring relationships to ignite the biggest possible futures for youth.

Any donations are greatly appreciated and no amount is too small.

Thank you so much for your support and I hope to see you at the finish line on November 3!

Want to join me in making a difference? I'm raising money to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City Inc, and any donation will help make an impact. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me.

More information about Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City Inc: Founded in 1904, Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC (BBBS of NYC) is the nation’s first and the city's largest youth mentoring organization. Our vision is that all youth achieve their full potential. Our mission is to build and support mentoring relationships to ignite the biggest possible futures for youth. Our work is guided by our values: Put Youth First; Advance Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; Operate with Integrity; Engage with Empathy; and Invest in Learning & Innovation.