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For participating in The 2026 ASICS Falmouth Road Race

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Why I’m Running for Vinegrass

I’m running the Falmouth Road Race with Team Vinegrass for a simple reason: I BELIEVE EVERY YOUNG PERSON DESERVES A CHANCE to explore their creativity and pursue what they love. Music has always been part of how I connect, reflect, and feel inspired—and I’ve seen how powerful it can be when young people are given the opportunity to learn, grow, and express themselves. Not everyone starts with the same access or support, and that gap is what motivates me to run. This race is my way of showing up for the next generation of artists. Every mile is a reminder that small efforts, when combined, can create real opportunities for local kids with big dreams. IF YOU'RE ABLE, I'D BE GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT. Your donation helps open doors for young musicians right here in our community. For those of you who donated to my run last year, THANK YOU! Your contribution has already made a difference for young music students. I would be eternally grateful if you could donate to this year’s run. Let’s keep providing these essential resources to support our young musicians!

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Help Team Vinegrass Support Young Local Artists.

On Cape Cod and in our surrounding communities, there are young people with extraordinary musical talent, but not always the resources to pursue it. For many families, the cost of lessons, instruments, camps, and college programs often puts a dream just out of reach.

That’s why Team Vinegrass is running in this year’s Falmouth Road Race.

Vinegrass is a small but passionate local nonprofit dedicated to helping young aspiring artists find their voice through music. Through scholarships, grants, donated instruments, and support for camps and teachers, Vinegrass helps remove the financial barriers that too often stand in the way of creative potential.

Since 2013, Vinegrass has provided more than $115,000 in scholarships, grants, and instruments for students and schools, supporting real kids with real dreams right here in our community.

Behind Vinegrass is musician and educator Monica Rizzio, who knows firsthand what it feels like to love music but lack access to lessons and instruments. Her vision is simple: no young person should have to give up their passion because of money.

Every mile we run helps a local student move forward: to pick up their first instrument, to step onto a stage, to imagine a future in music. When you support a Team Vinegrass runner, you’re not just cheering on a race, you’re helping a local child achieve a dream that might not otherwise be possible.

💛 Please donate today.

Your gift directly supports young aspiring musical artists in our community. With your help, we can open doors, nurture creativity, and ensure that the next generation of artists has the opportunity to thrive.

Thank you for believing in local kids, local music, and the power of possibility.  

Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Aug 06 Trish K Good luck! $273.35
Aug 06 Mike Mullaney Where to go Fitzy gotta promote the arts, brother! Good luck on the run one of my favorites anywhere beauty, every step of the way $55.35
Aug 05 Danielle Fish Go, Fitzy! $28.10
Aug 05 Big 103 Please Don’t die running this race. Your talents are needed. 😂 $113.12
Aug 04 Dan Gaba For Your Fries Only $28.10
Aug 03 Martin Beck Did the same thing years ago raising funds for middle school music program. We had a cellist and cookout at the ranch - Serenading the Cows $28.10
Aug 02 Peter Schott Ok, Nick Here ya go! A great and worthy cause. Best of luck with your goal and the run Undisclosed amount
Aug 01 Anonymous Race hard Have fun Smile for your finish line pic! Undisclosed amount
Aug 01 Joey This is awesome, go get ‘em Nick!❤️💥 $109.85
Aug 01 Justine Holberg Go Nick! Undisclosed amount