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Help Karen raise money

For participating in The 2023 ASICS Falmouth Road Race

My Story…

For those of you who know me, "athleticism" and "physical fortitude" may not be the top characteristics you associate with me (my last running partner and I used to say that if we were running any slower, we'd actually be moving backwards). But my passion for the work of Make-A-Wish has motivated me to commit to completing my very first 10k+ race (it's actually 7 miles) in order to raise money--a minimum of $1500--for this amazing organization. 

As a volunteer MAW Wish Granter and Event Support volunteer, I see the power of wishes on the lives of children and their families, and it's such an incredible honor to contribute to that experience in any way. Every time I feel challenged by my training program, I remind myself of the challenges MAW children and their families are facing, and I find perspective and determination (and sometimes, even a little more energy). 

Given that each wish costs and average of $10,000, every donation, no matter how large or small, is critically important. Please help me to reach my fundraising goal so I can help Make-A-Wish to reach theirs: creating life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.  

Description

Together, we create life-changing wish experiences for children with critical illnesses. Every year, approximately 500 Massachusetts and Rhode Island children are newly diagnosed with a serious illness and newly eligible for a wish. Our ultimate goal is to grant wishes for every medically eligible child in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.    

Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Jun 21 Barbara from the Beverly 5k! $55.35
Jun 11 Naeem Run Karen Run! Always inspiring :) $55.35
Jun 11 Dorothy This Morning's Running Friend $22.65
Jun 08 Alex Roe Nothing wrong with running backwards! Undisclosed amount
Jun 08 Ruth Joselson $28.10
Jun 05 Natasha Chang We are rooting for you Karen! You got this! $109.85
May 31 Karen Guttentag So fun. Happy to get you to your goal! $119.05
May 29 Anonymous Onward!! $55.35
May 25 Cousin Pete Rooting for you! $109.85
May 25 Shawna Shapiro So happy to support this org-- and to support YOU :) Undisclosed amount