Alpana's 2023 Marathon fundraiser for SAVI

Hello dear family and friends,

This year on November 5th, I will be running the NYC marathon. As someone who does not have an athletic bone in my body, the most salient reason I am here today is the inspiration and motivation by my dear friend Lisa Manting Fu. She had completed 26 marathons and we were supposed to do this marathon together. However, as many of you know, she passed away suddenly earlier this year. I am running this marathon in her honor and memory.

I am also running in honor of all survivors of gender-based violence. Addressing this pervasive and grave violation of human rights is my life's work. Words cannot express how much the courage, strength, and resiliency of survivors has motivated me to complete my training runs and get ready for the marathon. So I wanted to take this opportunity to raise funds and support the survivors at the Mount Sinai Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention Program (SAVI), where i have been working for the past 14 years. The funds will go towards buying gifts cards for survivors we work with (many who are also food insecure) to be able to buy groceries and other basic necessities. anything you can contribute will be greatly appreciated. Most importantly- please send me all the positive energy to cross the finish line!

Love,

alpana