Grit and Gratitude's #RiseAboveRunning Fundraiser

Hello! My name is Ant DiAndrea. I'm an ultramarathon runner and cofounder of Grit and Gratitude - a community committed to teaching our members how to move freely, think positively, and embrace the hard challenges we're all destined to face to become the best versions of ourselves.

When I was 10 years old, I lost my parents in a homicide - suicide. I grew up in the city of Philadelphia, lost myself, and started to turn to fighting, drinking alcohol, and stealing to get by. One day, I decided enough was enough. I rewired my habits, took back control of my life, and became an entrepreneur. That was 6 years ago, and now I'm here to give back.

Beginning in March 2024 and ending in December 2024, I will be running at least a marathon a month. I'm taking this challenge on with the hope (and belief) of raising over $20,000 to give back to orphans and inner city kids - the same position I was in years ago. I'm calling this journey #riseaboverunning.

Helping the Orphans

30 For the Kids is committed to giving back to the 41 orphans living in IDADEE Orphanage in Cap Haitien, Haiti, supplying them and the surrounding community with food, clean water, shelter, education, a bible study, and more.

Giving Back to the Inner City Kids

30 For the Kids also gives to Lift for Life Gym - a gym in the St Louis area that offers services that are designed to alleviate the burden of poverty and build a sense of resiliency that will help inner-city kids achieve success personally, academically, and professionally.

If you are interested in supporting me while I train for and run these races, there are a few ways you can do so.

1. Please share this Go Fund Me and our mission on your social media, with your friends, and within conversation so we can make this happen, together.

2. Follow me on social media (@ant_diandrea) to share the posts and support the mission.

3. Any and all donations, no matter the amount, would mean the world. We genuinely appreciate your help to #riseaboverunning

When you donate, please share your instagram handle so I can dedicate miles and shout you out throughout the journey.