Hello friends! As my 25th birthday and 1st marathon rapidly approach, I want to make a meaningful impact instead of receiving gifts this year. I won the 2025 NYC Marathon lottery in March, and have been training since the beginning of June (I know, it’s nuts). Not only have I been forced to become a long distance runner, I have actually learned to rely on running as a way to disconnect from all the craziness in the world — and enjoy it! As this country continues to become more polarized and a place many people no longer feel safe in, I’d like to take my first marathon as an opportunity to raise money for a cause I am extremely passionate about.

I’m launching this GoFundMe to support the March For Our Lives Foundation, an organization dedicated to mobilizing young people and educating the public about gun violence prevention. Your donations will help ensure that the voices of youth are heard in the fight for change.

Here’s how your contributions can make a difference:

• Funding educational programs that empower young people to advocate for gun violence prevention policies.

• Supporting civic engagement initiatives that encourage the youth of America to actively participate in their communities.