Why I am running the marathon

while the  training has been a tremendous growing experience, I am really running the marathon in support of the Lower East Side Girls Club. One of the great things the club does is run their La Tiendita store out of the Essex Street market.

I swung by today and said hello. I was so very impressed by Sonia, a member of the club since age 15. She's been a mentor to younger girls and now works at the market. She just started her first year at John Jay College of Criminal Justice.

I'm so lucky to be raising money for an organization that not only empowers young women, but is right in my own neighborhood! If you haven't already done so, please consider donating to my marathon cause HERE!