Hi friends,

On November 1st, I’ll be running the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon to raise $5,000 for Hope For New York (HFNY).

Growing up as a missionary kid in Brazil, I experienced firsthand what it meant to not take things like food, education, clothing, and shelter for granted. Many of these things were made possible because generous people chose to support my family and the communities we served. Without their generosity, my life would have looked very different.

Today, HFNY partners with 80 nonprofits across all five boroughs to provide essential resources and support to hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers, including food, education, mentoring, emergency supplies, and more.

For me, this is more than just running a marathon. It’s an opportunity to pay forward the generosity I experienced growing up and to love my neighbors in a tangible way. I believe this reflects God’s heart for our city's flourishing (Jeremiah 29:7) and the heart of the entire biblical law (Galatians 5:14).

I’d love for you to join me by supporting my $5,000 fundraising goal. Every gift, big or small, makes a difference.

Thank you for helping bring hope to our city!

P.S. This is one of my favorite sermons that helped me understand biblical justice: https://youtu.be/u8Fn4vTTXHM.