Juky Chen Wei Ling

Hi, my name is Juky, and this year I’m hoping to run the New York City Marathon with America Needs You. America Needs You fights for economic mobility for ambitious, first-generation college students. They do this by connecting first-gen students with long-term mentors and intensive career development so that being the first in your family to go to college doesn’t mean doing it alone. Through ANY’s two-year Fellows Program, students are paired one-on-one with Mentor Coaches, build professional networks, and gain the skills and confidence to launch intentional careers after graduation. ANY was founded on the belief that socio-economic status should never be a barrier to college completion or career success, and they’ve been helping first-generation students stay in school and succeed since 2009. I’m running 26.2 miles to support this mission because I believe talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not. Every dollar you give helps first-generation college students get the mentorship, community, and resources they need to thrive. Consider donating to this cause. Your support doesn’t just help me reach the finish line—it helps first-gen students cross theirs, too.