Help Dyan raise money

Hello! My name is Dyan, and I'm excited to be running the Twin Cities Marathon on October 3, 2026 in support of YMCA of the North's Adventure Team.

Y Adventure is a community of more than 17 camps and outdoor adventure programs that provide meaningful outdoor experiences for people of all ages, year-round. This year's fundraising efforts support Y Adventure's commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging by helping provide scholarships, expanding staff learning opportunities, and creating welcoming, accessible spaces where everyone can experience the joy and benefits of the outdoors.

I am a mom of three, grandmother of one, a dedicated yoga instructor at the YMCA, and someone who has found strength and purpose through running. I've been a road and trail runner for nearly 10 years, and as I approach my 60th birthday I am so  grateful to be training for the Twin Cities Marathon. 

Marathon training helps me focus and gives me the  needed to work through one of the most challenging seasons of my life.  This summer is incredible!   I am managing my full-time career, teaching yoga at the YMCA, caring for my family, planning by son's wedding and preparing for 26.2 miles and beyond. Every training run reminds me that we are capable of so much more than we know.

I chose to run for Y Adventure because its mission reflects values that are deeply important to me. I am passionate about preserving our natural spaces and believe everyone should have the opportunity to experience the healing, confidence, and connection that being outdoors can provide. I also believe that our parks, trails, camps, and outdoor programs should be welcoming and accessible to people of every background, ability, and life experience. Supporting Y Adventure means investing in scholarships, inclusive programming, and opportunities that ensure everyone can discover the joy of the outdoors.

As I train for this marathon, I'm also running for a purpose greater than myself—to help create a future where outdoor adventures inspire, connect, and belong to everyone.

I would be honored if you would support my marathon journey with a donation. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps make outdoor adventures possible for children, families, and individuals who might not otherwise have the opportunity.

If you're unable to donate, sharing my fundraiser is another wonderful way to help.

Thank you for cheering me on, believing in this mission, and helping create opportunities for everyone to experience the outdoors. I truly appreciate your support as I take on this challenge and celebrate this exciting milestone.