Do Work. Give Back.

What does it mean to give? 

I believe it means to contribute something of yourself that results in a sincere and lasting difference for good. It can be grand or minute. For me, it means highlighting and supporting the work of organizations serving a cause greater than themselves. 

I am kicking off a month's long fundraiser for the below organizations, culminating in a 50-mile tribute run on December 14th. I will run from the Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, through DC into Virginia, and back into the nation's capital to finish at the historic Marine Corps Barracks at 8th and I Streets.  

Sunset on the Potomac River (Aug 2018)

The team at Suffer Better believe the road of life has no shortcuts and they embrace that pain is sometimes part of the journey.  Suffer Better is driven by two basic principles: giving it all in everything - training, work, life; and giving back to others. They focus on protecting our natural environment and building community. The Suffer Better tribe comes from all walks of life, and embrace the many layers of meaning in the term "Suffer Better." For some, it resonates with their need to push their limits in sport, while others engage with it to get through the inevitable physical and emotional ups and downs of life. 

The team at Semper Fi Fund are near and dear to my heart; I have watched them at work. They are mission-driven, compassionate and resolute in supporting our wounded, injured, and critically ill service members and their families. Their foundational premise of "support through sport" rings true and connects the challenge of recovery to the challenge of physical endeavors. 

Links to donate are above.  Run route is on the map. More posts and details to follow over the next month.  

If you would like to participate in the run (or as a crew member), email me or DM me on my Instagram! 

Until then, keep on doing the work and giving back.