Martin runs the Boston Marathon for Rosie's Pace

I'm going to run the Boston Marathon to help beat homelessness.

 

For those of you I haven't met, I was born and raised in Germany, went to school in England, and am currently living in New York, where I work as a communications consultant. I've spent the last few years between London and San Francisco, and am currently planning my wedding in Boston later this year. In my free time, I enjoy trying new recipes in the kitchen, discovering new books to read, and exploring my surroundings with new running or cycling routes.

The Boston Marathon on 18th April 2022 will be my first marathon in the US, and I couldn't be happier to be running it for a cause that means a lot to dear ones around me, in a city that already means a lot to me.

 

The acute and harsh reality of homelessness is present everywhere and certainly everywhere I've lived - whether in London, San Francisco or New York - but seeing people struggle in freezing East Coast temperatures is particularly heartbreaking. Holistic approaches show a path to end homelessness - and Rosie's Place is a prime example.

 

Rosie's Place is dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment to help poor and homeless women maintain their dignity, seek opportunity and find security in their lives. The dedicated people at Rosie's seek to fulfill this mission through the expression of their core values: Welcoming; Unconditional love; Fair and non-judgmental treatment; Encouragement; Holistic approach; Alleviation of suffering; Truth; Pursuit of social justice; and Independence.

 

$5,000 is an ambitious fundraising target - but I'd just like everyone to know that every donation, however small, is appreciated to help us get there. Thank you for your support and generosity - it means the world to me and I know it will make a world of difference to many many others!