Jon runs for DREAM Philly 2023
A nonprofit fundraiser supporting
The DREAM Program, Inc.On November 18, I'm running the Philadelphia Half Marathon in support of DREAM Philly
$2,930
raised by 25 people
$3,000 goal
Update #1
Thank you to all of the early donors! We’re at $1,400 raised with $1,600 to go to my $3,000 goal. I really appreciate every donation.
This morning, I ran the longest training run of the 14 week program - 20k / 12.4 miles. I took the attached photo about 45 minutes in, when my feeling was “bored,” which was about half an hour before my feeling became and remained “struggle” (no image). Shoutout to the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge for being my long run happy place near home.
Currently in Philadelphia, Boston, and Vermont, DREAM provides college student mentors and summer programming for children in low-income housing. DREAM is a deeply meaningful and impactful experience for its children, families, communities, and college student participants.
DREAM has been so personally impactful for me that I have been involved for going on 25 years now, in roles including college student mentor, AmeriCorps member, Executive Director, and my current role as board member.