Racing to Raise Funds for the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank!

I am running the Chicago Marathon this year to raise awareness about food insecurity and to raise funds for the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank (BRAFB)!

I have called Charlottesville, VA home for going on 10 years now while studying at the University of Virginia. Studying medicine, my brief stint as a vegan, and starting my running journey are all experiences that have shown me how food enables us to be the strongest and healthiest versions of ourselves. I often take for granted the access I have had in my life to nutritious foods, but it's difficult to miss the fact that many do not have similar access. I am raising money for the BRAFB because it is vital organization to the Central Virginia community that I call home, which is dedicated to improving food security and ensuring that everyone has equitable access to good nutrition.

In our communities, many individuals and families face hunger and food insecurity every day. Each month the BRAFB provides around 140,000 individuals access to meals. Given recent cuts to the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) there will be more people than ever seeking food assistance which will increase reliance of food distribution organizations like the BRAFB. 50,000 individuals in Virginia are estimated to lose some level of access to food assistance.

(Source: https://www.13newsnow.com/article/money/senate-spending-bill-threatens-possible-snap-benefit-cuts/291-530cf742-bfd1-4b03-9f09-6779175724cc)

Your support helps Blue Ridge Area Food Bank make a difference by contributing towards efforts like:

Every donation, no matter how small, brings us closer to ensuring that everyone in Central Virginia has access to healthy food. Join me in making a positive impact and supporting the important work of the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank. Together, we can help create a hunger-free future!