Help Izumi raise money

On August 16th I will be running my 11th Falmouth Road Race, but this time with Team Hoyt! 

Team Hoyt was named for the athletic duo consisting of Dick Hoyt (June 1, 1940 – March 17, 2021) and his son Rick Hoyt (January 10, 1962 – May 22, 2023^[3]). They competed together in 1,130 endurance events, including 32 Boston Marathons, 6 Ironman triathlons and 37 Falmouth Road Races! Rick had cerebral palsy, and during competition Dick pulled Rick in a boat during swims, carried him in a seat in the front of a bicycle, and pushed him in a wheelchair as they ran. Truly inspirational.

The Hoyt Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building character, self-confidence, and self-esteem in young people with disabilities by promoting inclusion in every aspect of life — at home, in school, in the workplace, and especially through sports. Since its inception in 1989, The Hoyt Foundation has provided more than $2.2 million in funding to directly support their cause and has inspired millions with the

empowering message of "Yes You Can".

Dad and I used to run the Falmouth Road race together and we would be in awe of the Hoyts. We would see them every year at the race and we even said hello to them a couple of times at the event’s expo. I’m excited to be running the race with Team Hoyt, and although Dad is no longer with us, I know he will be running with me in spirit. 

If you're able to contribute, I'd be incredibly grateful. Every donation, no matter the amount, helps make a difference towards the many activities Team Hoyt and The Hoyt Foundation participate in to keep their education going.

Thank you for being part of this journey with me!

To learn more about Dick and Rick Hoyt, please click here. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDnrLv6z-mM (fast-forward 55 seconds to get to the part about the Hoyts)

Izumi