Dear Friends and Family -
Thank you for visiting my fundraising page.
This year I will be participating in the New York City Half Marathon on March 18 as a member of team “Standing Tall”. The Standing Tall School is located in New York City and it serves the complex needs of children with multiple disabilities. I am running in honor of my 13-year old cousin Olivia who has been attending Standing Tall for the past 10 years. I hope that by participating in the NYC Half Marathon I will be able raise both financial support and the awareness for this unique school.
Standing Tall was established in 1997 by a group of parents, medical professionals and educators seeking a more powerful and integrated approach to teaching children with neuro-motor issues. Since its founding, Standing Tall has grown from a six-week program for a handful of children to a full-time center serving children ages 1 to 15 years old from all over the Tri-State area. The school is a significant alternative for many families who have limited options for their children.
Standing Tall’s program is based on an approach called Conductive Education. At Standing Tall, young students use their bodies actively throughout the day while learning reading, math, literature, music, science and art. They get out of their chairs – quite literally "standing tall" – to meet physical as well as academic goals.
As many of you know, running has been a large part of my life so I am excited to be able to run for such a great organization. While competing for my schools over the years provided me with opportunities to stand out, running for a cause that I know provides immense assistance to children who face so many challenges on a daily basis will allow me to Stand Tall with them. This will be a rewarding experience that allows me to support these children, their parents and their educators.
I am asking that you please help me reach my minimum goal of raising $2,500 to assist this school in providing the best care for the special children who go there.
Donating through this website is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to support my fundraising effort. I am not asking for large donations just that I get a high participation rate amongst those who read this. Remember to check with your employer about matching gift opportunities to multiply your donations.
I appreciate any support you are able to give! Thank you in advance for your generosity. Please forward this to anyone who might want to contribute as well.
Jean Christensen
Standing Tall is a non-profit, 501 (c) (3) organization. Contributions are tax deductable for income tax purposes as allowable by law.