Hi everyone. On December 3, 2023 I will be running in the California International Marathon in Sacramento. It will be my second marathon having run the Oakland Marathon in March. I have been training since August, and so far so good! While I have enjoyed the process of learning and growing, along with being driven by a goal, I wonder how I might be able to work towards and make an impact on something larger than myself and engage my friends along the way! So to that end, I'm embarking on an effort to raise both awareness of and funds for something I care deeply about, Horizons at San Francisco Friends School. (NOTE: this pitch sounds so much better with The Chariots of Fire theme song in the background :)

As you might know, in 2014 I helped launch and currently serve on the board of Horizons at SFFS, a nonprofit organization that works to advance educational equity by providing joyful academic and enrichment experiences that build on the strengths and talents of students in San Francisco's public schools.

Our focus is to foster the joy of learning in and out of the classroom to support students to discover who they are, what they're passionate about, and to work towards their dreams. From swimming, to capoeira, theater, and tons of field trips, we're building bright futures with our students by creating safe, exciting experiences that inspire a love for learning.

Supporting this campaign will help provide 6 weeks of high-quality, high-impact programming for our 153 K-9 students with more enrichments and field trips than ever before! Your donation of any amount will help provide powerful experiences including STEM programming, swimming lessons, arts enrichments, and field trips that expand our students’ horizons.

Summer learning is a huge opportunity to promote positive youth development and a healthy wellbeing. Programs like Horizons are at the forefront of this movement, providing long-term opportunities for students to learn and practice physical and mental wellness. So your support will not only help motivate and inspire me over the finish line, more importantly it will also help change the lives of some amazing youth in our community. Thank you for support, generosity, and motivation!

With gratitude and in community,

Guybe