KairosPDX

This fund raiser will be open through 12/1. Please read below for details on the run!

BACKGROUND:

The US 50k road ultra running world championship committee has been accepting time trials to qualify for selection to the team during the pandemic. This fact caught my interest earlier in 2020, and so I attempted my first ever road 50k in July on what ended up being the last day of my grandfather's life. It was difficult to run hard while coming to terms with what it means for a family member to be critically ill on the other side of the country during a pandemic. Ultimately, that mental stress caused me to step off the course with just 5k to go.

So, I have planned to go for it again, and most importantly, I'm raising funds for KairosPDX, an education nonprofit here in Portland with a strong focus on racial equity. My grandfather spent his retirement years teaching and learning, earning his final degree at age 81. Working to make that love of education accessible for all is a much greater goal than this athletic pursuit, and one that I am excited to work towards through the effort.

The original plan was to schedule the attempt to coincide with my 30th birthday on 11/4, but due to an injury the run itself has been pushed back (updates below!). The fund raising component will be open through Giving Tuesday, 12/1/2020. 

More information about Kairospdx : 

KairosPDX is a non-profit organization focused on delivering excellent, equitable education to underserved children, their families and their communities. Through innovative pedagogy, community collaboration and family partnership we are closing Portland’s persistent achievement gap in measurable, sustainable ways. Our mission is to eliminate the prolific racial achievement and opportunity gaps by cultivating confident, creative, compassionate, leaders who exceed expectations at each milestone ages 0-10.

I encourage you to learn more on their website - this organization is truly a gem.