OJFit Foundation Inc

The official donation page for Robbie’s Boston Marathon fundraising campaign.

I started running this year. I’ve worked on Boylston Street for the past 7 marathons and have always been infatuated with seeing all the runners cross the finish line and finally decided, why not me? So, I took the leap and started training every day. Luckily, through my connections in the industry, I was blessed with the opportunity to receive a bib for charity from the founder of The Garcia Foundation, Ramon.

The cause is deeply personal to us. Our founder, Ramon Garcia, is living proof of how access to opportunities can transform lives. Growing up, scholarships and non-profit organizations gave him the chance to pursue his dreams, build a career, and make a lasting impact on others. The Garcia Foundation is his way of giving back and creating similar opportunities for underserved communities in Boston.

Where Your Impact Goes:

Scholarships for Fitness Education: Opening doors for individuals to access training and wellness programs they might not afford otherwise.

Empowering Underserved Communities: Bringing health, fitness, and wellness education to those who need it most, creating a ripple effect of positive change.

Transforming Lives: Your support helps us provide resources that create real opportunities and inspire hope for a healthier future.

By raising funds for the Garcia Foundation, you’re running for more than a personal goal—you’re running for the opportunity to change lives, just as scholarships and non-profits changed Ramon’s.

Together, we’re building stronger, healthier communities. Thank you for your heart, effort, and dedication to making this possible. Let’s cross the finish line together—with purpose and impact!

Dear Friends and Supporters,

My name is Dan, and I’m excited to take on another challenge that’s close to my heart—raising money for the Garcia Foundation. Running has always been a passion of mine, but running for charity takes it to a whole new level. It pushes me beyond my comfort zone, fuels my determination, and gives me the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others.

This year, I’ve set a goal to raise $6500 for the Garcia Foundation, an organization that creates life-changing opportunities through fitness education and wellness initiatives. Every dollar raised will go directly toward supporting programs that empower individuals and communities to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.

Here’s where your support makes an impact:

By supporting this cause, you’re helping build stronger, healthier communities. You’re not just donating—you’re creating lasting change, just as scholarships and non-profits changed Ramon’s life.

I need your help to make this happen. No donation is too small—every contribution gets us one step closer to our goal.

Here’s how you can help:

Thank you for your generosity and support. Together, we can cross the finish line with purpose and impact!

With gratitude,

Dan

Hello everyone and thank you for visiting my Boston Marathon 2025 fundraising page. The Boston Marathon is far more than just a race to me. I began my freshman year at Boston University a few months after the devastating April 15, 2013 bombing, and my accepted students day was just two days before it occurred. When I embarked on my college journey, I soon learned that Marathon Monday was a rite of passage for Boston University students since a few miles of the race pass through our campus.

I felt blessed to have my first Marathon Monday be one imbued with so much meaning and hope. I was moved to tears recalling the heroism, strength, kindness, and resilience exhibited by Bostonians and was convinced that Boston is the greatest city in the world. David Ortiz couldn't have said it better: "This is our fucking city!"

I knew that the marathon must be special since thousands of courageous people decided to run their hearts out just a year after tragedy ensued. It was a moving display of unity, brave defiance, and immense Boston pride that will stick with me forever.

It was always buried deep in my mind that one day I'd love to run the Boston Marathon myself. However, I was a very casual runner, only logging about 3 miles a week at a pretty slow pace. Fast forward 11 years, and my casual running turned into a lifelong passion. My wonderful personal trainer, Alex, gave me the competitive running bug and I have never looked back. His gentle but persistent nudging to run a marathon paid off and I finally said to myself, "If I'm going to run a marathon, it's gonna be Boston!"

And so my marathon journey began. I ran my first marathon, Revel NH, on May 5, 2024 to gauge what 26.2 miles felt like with the hope that I'd find my way to run Boston. Thanks to my dear friend, Ramon Garcia, my Boston dream has become a reality. I am ecstatic to announce that I will be running the Boston Marathon on April 21, 2025. I will be running for The Garcia Foundation & fiscal sponsor OjFit Foundation Inc. Both organizations strive to help individuals' health & wellness through education and movement in the Boston community. This race already means so much to me, but I have the added bonus of getting to run it for my 30th birthday, which is also in April 2025. I'd say that's a pretty epic way to ring in a new decade!

Although the training will likely have me questioning my life choices and running through some gnarly Boston winter conditions, it is well worth it. I am humbled by the opportunity to represent a city that has given me so much, from a storybook college experience to a chance meeting with the love of my life. Sharing the course with people from all walks of life, from people in wheelchairs to veterans and regular folks like me, is truly the greatest honor of my life. I am proud to give back to this incredible city in any way I can.

Therefore, I am humbly asking you all to join me on this transformative journey and donate anything you are able to my cause. Any amount helps and there is no pressure. If you can't donate, no problem whatsoever, just share my fundraising page with a few friends or family members! Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for helping me live out my dream; it means the world to me! Now let's get pumped together for an EPIC Boston 2025!

Where Your Impact Goes:

Scholarships for Fitness Education: Opening doors for individuals to access training and wellness programs they might not afford otherwise.

Empowering Underserved Communities: Bringing health, fitness, and wellness education to those who need it most, creating a ripple effect of positive change.

Transforming Lives: Your support helps us provide resources that create real opportunities and inspire hope for a healthier future.

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UPDATE: 1/22/2025

"I am proud to announce that I have raised $750 towards the cause so far and training has been going well. Only 12 weeks to go! Thank you to all the supporters who believed in my dream. Looking forward to continuing this journey together!"