Help Candice raise money

Running the Pittsburgh Marathon for Best Buddies 💙🏃‍♀️

This year, I am proud to be running the Pittsburgh Marathon in support of Best Buddies — a global non-profit organization dedicated to ending social, physical, and economic isolation for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Best Buddies creates opportunities that truly change lives. Through one-to-one friendships, leadership development, integrated employment, inclusive living, and family support, the organization fosters inclusion in schools, communities, and workplaces. At its core, Best Buddies is about building meaningful friendships between people with and without IDD — friendships that increase confidence, self-esteem, and a true sense of belonging.

Running 26.2 miles is no small feat, but it pales in comparison to the daily challenges faced by individuals who are excluded simply because they are different. Every mile I run is for inclusion. Every step forward represents connection, acceptance, and opportunity.

By supporting my run, you are helping Best Buddies continue their mission to create a world where everyone is valued, included, and empowered.

Thank you for believing in this cause and for supporting me every step of the way — on race day and beyond.

💙 Together, we can build a more inclusive world.