Thank you for visiting my fundraising page for the Central Park Conservancy!
Since I began running seriously after graduating from college in 2006, one of my primary goals has been to run in the ING New York Marathon on November 2, 2008. It's been a long journey of hard work and slow but steady improvement. During that time, I've run many races in Central Park and spent many mornings and evenings training in and enjoying its various paths and trails. In short, New York's Central Park has played a significant role in my training and general improvement as a runner, and I have great appreciation for this unbelievable resource.
I'm very excited about the opportunity to raise valuable funds for the Central Park Conservancy, an organization that is responsible for making Central Park the finest urban park in the world.
Anyone who has spent time in Central Park will agree that this is a great cause. The Central Park Conservancy is a private, not-for-profit organization that manages Central Park under a contract with the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation. The Conservancy provides more than 85% of Central Park's annual $27 million operating budget and is responsible for all basic care of the Park, including the maintenance of 58 miles of pedestrian pathways, 4.5 miles of bridle path, and 6.5 miles of Park drives on 843 acres of free and open space - an urban runner's paradise!
The Conservancy depends on the generosity of many individuals, foundations, and corporations to keep the Park beautiful for present and future generations.
Donating through this website is simple, fast and completely secure. It's also the most efficient way to support my fundraising efforts. I have inserted instructions regarding all three avenues for donation below for your convenience.
Anyone who makes a contribution to the Central Park Conservancy in support of your pledge will receive written acknowledgment of the gift. One-hundred percent (100%) of the contribution is tax-deductible as a charitable contribution to the Conservancy, a certified tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Many thanks for your support -- and don't forget to forward this to anyone who you think might want to donate too!
Although this website is the most efficient and secure method of donation, there are other options as well:
1. On-line - Follow the link on this site to submit an on-line donation. It's completely secure and very efficient
2. Credit Card - Donors may call the Central Park Conservancy directly to make a contribution via credit card. Simply contact Alan Karpman at 212-310-6643 to provide credit card information, the amount of the contribution, the runner's name and the name of the event (so the gift may be properly credited).
3. Check - Checks should be made payable to the Central Park Conservancy. To properly credit the contribution, the runner's name and the name of the event (example: Dom Genest, ING NYC Marathon) must be written in the memo area of the check. Checks should be mailed to:
Central Park Conservancy
ATTN: Alan Karpman
14 East 60th Street
New York, NY 10022
Thank you again for your support, and I look forward to updating you as to the status of my training.