Help John raise money

Hello Family and Friends,

I was recently invited to run in this year's TD Beach to Beacon race to replace someone who could not run. Part of my commitment to run is to help support the Kids First Center, so I'm writing today to ask for your help in doing that. Before asking you to donate anything, here are a few transparent answers about my involvement with Kids First and the race:

What is the Kids First Center? Who are they helping? Kids First helps kids facing challenging parental conflict and separations, aiming for them to grow up happy and healthy. They do this by coaching parents and caregivers on how to best help kids who are exposed to these situations.

Have you ever helped them? I haven't. I agreed to replace a runner who is no longer able to participate in the race. I also learned about Kids First before doing anything. They've been fulfilling their mission for 25 years and have helped thousands of families and kids. I've also made a donation to support their work.

Hey, isn't the race soon? Well look at that, yes it is.

What's your fundraising goal: I'm aiming to raise $500 or more for the Kids First Center, with your support.

Isn't it last minute to be raising over $500?  Also correct, and also why I reached out to you. I was asked last minute to step in for someone else, so here I am, and here you are. I would sincerely appreciate your support of Kids First and my run for them. 

So you actually run? You like running?  It's complicated. Yes. Probably not as much as real runners who stride effortlessly in any conditions. Those finish line race cameras usually catch me mid-misery. But I like running more than enough to run a 10K in August to help the Kids First Center!

Will I receive anything if I make a donation for your run?  Any mid-misery race photos will be shared for your enjoyment, laughs, or cringes for years to come, in addition to the normal benefits of supporting any charitable organization.

You can make a donation using the links at the top of this page or by contacting me if you're not comfortable donating online. Any amount counts and any amount is appreciated. 

If you have any questions, please reach out to me directly anytime: doyle3@gmail.com or 617-378-1123.

Thanks for your support and hope you are having a great summer.

John