Help Neal raise money

Life has a way of reminding us that even the best-laid plans don’t always unfold as we hope. This year, my goal was to complete a full marathon, and I signed up months ago with that intention. However, after reflecting on my mental, physical, and emotional well-being, I’ve realized that 2025 isn’t the right time for me to take on that challenge.

Rather than pushing myself beyond my limits and risking injury from overtraining (which I’ve already done ✔️ 🤦‍♂️), I’ve decided to run the Twin Cities Half Marathon instead. This race represents an opportunity for me to realign—mind, body, and spirit—and set the foundation for a full marathon in 2026.

If you’re able, I would deeply appreciate any donation you can contribute to Twin Cities in Motion, as the half marathon is a charity fundraiser (more information below in the TCM Events link). 2024 was a difficult year, but I’m hopeful this upcoming journey will help me regain my strength and balance which has been off kilter in 2025. Thank you for your support—I appreciate each of you greatly! 

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As local charities face increasing challenges to secure funding and engage new donors, Twin Cities In Motion is launching the Raise the Community Pace initiative, a transformative effort to more than double its annual charity fundraising impact from $1 million to $2.62 million by 2028.

The ambitious plan intends to grow the number of race participants raising funds at Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend events from 800 to 3,000 as well as increasing the roster of charity fundraising teams from 54 this year to 100 by the culmination of the campaign.

Click here for additional initiatives and to learn more about Twin Cities in Motion: https://www.tcmevents.org/whoweare