Marissa’s NYC Marathon with Team for Kids

Hello, dearest family and friends! As you may know, in November I will be running the 2025 NYC Marathon with the charity Team for Kids. While preparing to put my mind and body to the test over a span of 42.195 km / 26.1 mi, I will also raise funds to support youth and community programs that empower kids to develop healthy habits through running and lifestyle changes. You can read more about Team for Kids here: https://runwithtfk.org/Page/AboutUs

Now, here’s where you come in. My birthday wish this year is if you would consider donating to my fundraiser! I’m hoping to meet my fundraising goal of $1,500 and I need your help to achieve this goal.

This will be my second marathon after Rotterdam in 2021 and I have already started training in the iconic Central Park. After my dad heroically crossing the same NYC finish line in 2023 and watching all the thousands of marathon runners live in 2024 (including the Dutch winner Abdi Nageeye!), I am inspired to collect my own medal this year.

So, let’s do this together. Support a great cause and send me to tackle 26.1 long miles. Who’s with me?