Ironman Whistler - Supporting Homeless Youth

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A nonprofit fundraiser supporting

Family & Children's Association (FCA)
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I'm raising funds for a homeless youth shelter as I train for IM Whistler! Please consider donating!

$5,495

raised by 79 people

$7,500 goal

Thanks for stopping by my fundraising page as I train for the next few months for Ironman Whistler on July 29th! 

As I prepare for this race I wanted to give back! As an occupational therapist I am fortunate to work with many individuals and families ranging from childhood well into adulthood. In my young career I have already met many individuals who have had a difficult journey thus far. I have been able to see both positive  and negative results from these difficult circumstances. I am passionate about helping to provide external supports to  facilitate bright futures and helping people move forward.  I'm Long Island born and raised, so I jumped on the opportunity to raise money for an organization that hit close to home on all fronts! 

Please take a moment to learn more about Walkabout, a homeless youth residence in Freeport, NY operated by Family & Children's Association:


Started in 1974 out of a community need to house and help adolescents who are homeless and in crisis, Walkabout for Young Men and Women is a transitional house in Freeport, serving homeless adolescents. It provides ten young people (ages 16-20) with housing and services for up to eighteen months in order to prepare them for living independently in the community. Residing at the Walkabout residence is voluntary. Residents are expected to fulfill the guidelines of the program and be actively planning for either independently living in the community or returning home to their family. Walkabout for Young Men and Women does not discriminate because of race, creed or national origin.

This fundraiser supports

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Family & Children's Association (FCA)

Organized By Kathryn Boehmer

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