Marathon for Bimbo Chiama Bimbo & Croce Bianca
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What am I doing?
I will be taking pledges to complete a socially-distanced solo marathon (don't worry, I'll prove that I did it by posting my Apple Watch and Nike Run statistics) on Sunday, November 8th, 2020!
All proceeds will be donated 50/50 to two very worthy charities here in Lombardy (Northern Italy).
How can you help?
1.) By supporting this campaign in support of the following worthy charitable organizations:
Bimbo Chiama Bimbo: a charity that provides food, educational support, childcare, youth programs, clothing, parenting resources and more to families in need.
Croce Bianca Brescia: a local not-for-profit association whose volunteers work free of charge to provide low-cost medical services, food services and more for community members.
Every dollar helps during these challenging times :)
2.) By sharing this post with your own friends and family!
It feels like we all are in need in one way or another right now. If financially, giving is not an option for you, please don't feel guilty! By hitting "like" and "share" on this post, you will be helping this cause reach those who are able to give.
Why am I taking pledges to run a solo marathon?
Northern Italy has been making headlines around the world in light of COVID-19. With one of the highest clinical COVID-19 burdens in the world, Lombardy has carried an immense burden of 84,119 of Italy's 224,000 cases. Lombardy has been home to 15,413 of Italy's 31,610 coronavirus-related deaths.
This pandemic has caused financial crises on many scales and in many countries, but what worries me most of all is the families and individuals struggling to make ends meet. More specifically, the countless families who have found themselves in need here in Lombardy.
Living in Lombardy (Italy) both before and during the pandemic, there are a few things I think the world needs to know about this incredible country, and more specifically, the region of Lombardy:
I want you to know about the janitor at the gym down the street from where I live, and how she assists elderly people in their workouts each morning.
I want you to know about Brescia's Corri X Brescia, a running group that partners able-bodied runners with runners of all other abilities to literally run hand-in-hand every Thursday night.
I want you to know about the ways citizens of Lombardy prioritize volunteer work.
I want you to know about the woman who invited me into her home for coffee when I struggled through a conversation in Italian.
...in other words, I want you to know about the unbreakable sense of community and character that characterizes Italy's region of Lombardy.
So friends, for these reasons and many more, I will be taking pledges for the next two months to complete my first (and probably only) marathon solo on July 26th, 2020!
I will be sharing my journey to 42km on my blog, www.taelorlay.com, along with tips for runners just starting out, and what I learn along the way. All revenue made from my blog between now and July 26th, 2020, will also be contributed 50/50 to the organizations listed above.
Thank you for your support!
Cheers,
Taelor
I will be taking pledges to complete a socially-distanced solo marathon (don't worry, I'll prove that I did it by posting my Apple Watch and Nike Run statistics) on Sunday, November 8th, 2020!
All proceeds will be donated 50/50 to two very worthy charities here in Lombardy (Northern Italy).
How can you help?
1.) By supporting this campaign in support of the following worthy charitable organizations:
Bimbo Chiama Bimbo: a charity that provides food, educational support, childcare, youth programs, clothing, parenting resources and more to families in need.
Croce Bianca Brescia: a local not-for-profit association whose volunteers work free of charge to provide low-cost medical services, food services and more for community members.
Every dollar helps during these challenging times :)
2.) By sharing this post with your own friends and family!
It feels like we all are in need in one way or another right now. If financially, giving is not an option for you, please don't feel guilty! By hitting "like" and "share" on this post, you will be helping this cause reach those who are able to give.
Why am I taking pledges to run a solo marathon?
Northern Italy has been making headlines around the world in light of COVID-19. With one of the highest clinical COVID-19 burdens in the world, Lombardy has carried an immense burden of 84,119 of Italy's 224,000 cases. Lombardy has been home to 15,413 of Italy's 31,610 coronavirus-related deaths.
This pandemic has caused financial crises on many scales and in many countries, but what worries me most of all is the families and individuals struggling to make ends meet. More specifically, the countless families who have found themselves in need here in Lombardy.
Living in Lombardy (Italy) both before and during the pandemic, there are a few things I think the world needs to know about this incredible country, and more specifically, the region of Lombardy:
I want you to know about the janitor at the gym down the street from where I live, and how she assists elderly people in their workouts each morning.
I want you to know about Brescia's Corri X Brescia, a running group that partners able-bodied runners with runners of all other abilities to literally run hand-in-hand every Thursday night.
I want you to know about the ways citizens of Lombardy prioritize volunteer work.
I want you to know about the woman who invited me into her home for coffee when I struggled through a conversation in Italian.
...in other words, I want you to know about the unbreakable sense of community and character that characterizes Italy's region of Lombardy.
So friends, for these reasons and many more, I will be taking pledges for the next two months to complete my first (and probably only) marathon solo on July 26th, 2020!
I will be sharing my journey to 42km on my blog, www.taelorlay.com, along with tips for runners just starting out, and what I learn along the way. All revenue made from my blog between now and July 26th, 2020, will also be contributed 50/50 to the organizations listed above.
Thank you for your support!
Cheers,
Taelor
Organizer and beneficiary
Taelor Lay
Organizer
Brescia, LM
Valeria Della Valle
Beneficiary