More Miles For Lingzi: 2023 NYC Marathon!

Hello family and friends! I will be running The New York City Marathon on November 5th, 2023 and I've decided to complete some additional fundraising for The Lingzi Foundation at this race. Over the last six years, we have raised around $46k together in support of Team Lingzi; to say that I am incredibly grateful for the amazing support on this continued journey is a huge understatement. Since I'm not quite ready to retire my marathon sneakers just yet, I'd like to add to that tally and continue raising funds in Lingzi's memory.

My goal is to run all (6) of the Abbott World Major Marathons, representing The Lingzi Foundation. I have completed Boston, Chicago and I'm psyched to now have the opportunity to take on NYC on November 5th. (This will then be followed by London in April 2024; upon completion of that race I will be 4/6 towards the above-mentioned goal).

About The Lingzi Foundation

The Lingzi Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, established by the family of Lingzi Lu, after she lost her life in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing attack. Based in Boston, the Foundation aims to preserve and perpetuate Lingzi’s life example through charitable actions and community building.

Your donations help support multiple community partnerships between The Lingzi Foundation and organizations/ initiatives such as: our "Teach Me To Fish" series, Soccer Without Borders, Edesia Nutrition, Read Boston, American Statistical Association, The Maddie Potts Foundation, Stop Soldier Suicide and our own Lingzi Dream Dash 5k run/walk.

My Motivation

As a native Bostonian and avid runner, the Boston Marathon has always had a special place in my heart. The 2013 marathon bombings hit close to home, and after learning about the tragic loss of Lingzi, I wanted to do my part to help honor her life and memory. I will never forget meeting Lingzi's parents and several of her family members just prior to the Boston Marathon in 2018; hearing their kind words of appreciation & gratitude inspired me to run with strength and purpose during that cold, rainy race. In those moments, I made a commitment to further my involvement with Team Lingzi and I am excited to have this opportunity to run another 26.2 miles in her name.

THANK YOU to Lingzi's family for placing their trust/ faith in me to take on this mission - it is not something I take lightly. And thank you, to each and every one of my donors. I may be running the miles, but YOUR generosity has supported multiple partnerships that have had a positive impact within our community - all in loving memory of Lingzi.

Alright NYC, let's do this!