Back on My Feet DIY Fundraising supporting Back on My Feet
Annie Zaro
Supporting BoMF team members to take physical and mental next steps towards achieving their aspirations
Annie Zaro
Supporting BoMF team members to take physical and mental next steps towards achieving their aspirations
Make Moves that Matter
Once again - My parents think I'm pushing my limits. I probably am, but this year I am running not one, but two marathons...within a month of each other.
I'm again running for Back on My Feet. In 2020, many of you helped me exceed my goal of fundraising $2000 when I ran a solo marathon in San Francisco in lieu of actually running the Big Sur Marathon as I had planned due to COVID. I still cannot thank you all enough for supporting this incredible organization and for supporting me with all the virtual cheering. Now two years later, I plan to run the actual Big Sur Marathon in April and another one in May at Martha's Vineyard and I have a new fundraising goal of $2500.
I volunteered with Back on My Feet while I lived in San Francisco. Back on My Feet seeks to revolutionize the way society approaches homelessness with it unique model demonstrates that if you first restore confidence, strength and self-esteem, individuals are better equipped to tackle the road ahead. I first joined as a volunteer and later became a Team Lead and Junior Board Member. As a team lead and volunteer, I organized and participated in 5:45am walks and runs in the Tenderloin with members of the homeless community as a way to rebuild their sense of community. Outside of these runs, program staff and volunteers also spend time helping members complete housing applications, set up bank accounts, complete applications for jobs and school, and so much more. I am so inspired by how hard this organization works to empower its members to rejoin the Bay Area community.
I would be so grateful and humbled if you would help me reach my fundraising goal of $2500. Perhaps a $26.20 ($1 per mile) or $52.40 ($1 per mile x 2 marathons) donation? Anything is appreciated. Thank you for supporting me and Back on My Feet!
To give you an idea of the impact your donation could have:
- $30 could provide a member with spring running gear
- $50 could provide a member with winter running gear
- $100 could provide a member the ability to celebrate with BoMF family during the year
- $250 could provide a member race fees, incentives to reach certain mileage milestones
- $500 could provide a member with education and job assistance
- $1,000 could cover most professional certifications so our members can find work
