Hi all,

As some of you may already know I will be running in the Marine Corps marathon this October.  There are many reasons why I'm doing this, but the most important reason is to raise money for Team Running Strong.

Team Running Strong is part of Running Strong for American Indian Youth, a national non-profit that has been working to help American Indian families meet their basic needs for over 20 years.   American Indians Suffer food insecurity and hunger at twice the rate of the general population.  They are among those most under-served by the health professions and suicide is the second leading cause of death for American Indian youth ages 10-24.   Many reservation communities still lack basic amenities such as running water, proper housing, and working utilities.  Please see the link below for the information on the programs your donations will help support.  I honestly believe it is a great cause and that your support can make a real difference.

I really appreciate whatever support you can offer.

www.indianyouth.org/our-work.html