Dear All, 

Without a doubt, I am getting ready for the biggest challenge of my life. I’ve decided to run the ING New York City Marathon on November 7th 2010 with Team for Kids and I am asking for your support of their inspiring mission.

Team for Kids is a team of volunteers who raise funds for critical services provided by New York Road Runners Youth Programs. These programs combat childhood obesity and empower youth development via running and character-building programs in low-income schools and community centers in New York City, throughout the country, and in South Africa.

Now, your part is easy. All you need to do is commit to sponsoring me. My part is a little tougher, I've committed to raising $3,000 for Team for Kids by completing the 26.2 miles--no matter how long it takes. Please click on the Donate button on this page to give through my secure fundraising site. You can also find information there about where to write a check, or how to get your company to match your gift! All contributions are tax-deductible.

Your giving helps New York Road Runners Youth Programs to:

• Serve over 85,000 children in more than 400 schools and community centers with FREE programs.
• Reach children of all fitness levels and athleticism, with a heightened focus on reaching out-of-shape and overweight kids with little or no athletic experience.
• Prevent overweight or obese children from eventually suffering heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and other chronic illnesses that lead to health-care costs in excess of $100 billion annually.

Whether you are a runner, have worked with children, or have kids yourself, I hope you will join me to further this great cause! Thank you for supporting me and such a fantastic cause.

See you at the finish line!

Love & best wishes,

Andrea