On June 18, I will participate in the 2022 Delta Dental Mt. Washington Road Race. The race is 7.6 miles long with a vertical gain of 4,650 feet to the summit. Amateur runners, like myself, are selected via lottery, and after several years of trying, my name was called to run.  I am running to raise money for Aaron's Presents, a youth program I am passionate about and now volunteer with as a Board member.

Aaron’s Presents is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization that gives young kids an opportunity to dream up and carry out a project that benefits others. Kids gain valuable leadership and project management skills, and traits like empathy, generosity, and a sense of purpose are given an opportunity to grow as they take positive action for the benefit of others in their communities. Since last September, more than 400 kids--about 85% from low-income cities of Lawrence and Lowell, MA--joined the organization, planning 300 projects that impacted more than 4,000 people and animals. I'm always inspired by what the kids accomplish.