Thank you for visiting my fundraising page! I will be running in the 2026 TCS London Marathon, and I won't be doing it alone, but rather racing for and with Back on My Feet: a nonprofit that empowers people to break free from the cycles of poverty, homelessness, and/or addiction through the power of fitness, community support, and employment resources.

Many may not know, during a small portion of my life I spent living out of a car in a local park parking lot. I spent my days searching for a job at the McDonalds for the free WiFi and $1 burger. Luckily, my competitive spirit and love for sports I was able to find an amazing career path that has not given me the ability to give back to others in need. This is the reason I chose to run for Back on My Feet, a group that looks to support those suffering from homelessness and poverty. If you have the ability to help those less fortunate then you please consider giving to my fundraising page.

You can read inspiring stories from Back on My Feet directly on their site or donate now to help us all keep putting one foot in front of the other. Thank you for your support!

Derek Kraus