Fundraisers

I’m beyond excited to run the 2025 New York City Marathon this November. New York is always a place I’ll call home, with its energy, diversity, and unmatched spirit. It’s where my passion for the sport began, fueled by the city’s vibrant atmosphere and the incredible people who have made it “home”. Racing through its streets, past its landmarks, and feeling the roar of thousands of spectators will be an unforgettable experience. This marathon also gives me the opportunity to support KultureCity, a cause that is very close to my heart.

Throughout my life, I’ve had a front row seat to the challenges a family member has faced being deaf in one ear. The experience of navigating a world that isn’t always accommodating to sensory sensitivities shaped my understanding of the importance of inclusion. KultureCity’s mission to create more accessible spaces for people with sensory needs resonates deeply with me. They work to ensure that everyone, regardless of their sensory challenges, can fully engage comfortably in experiences and be included without barriers.

Lastly, this year marks the 10th Anniversary of my dear friend Eric Nadeau’s passing. Eric tragically lost his life while training for this very marathon. He was someone who truly embodied inclusivity, making everyone around him feel welcomed, seen, and valued.. despite any differences. His spirit of togetherness mirrors KultureCity’s mission to create a world where everyone is given the opportunity to participate fully. With every mile, I’ll carry his legacy of inclusivity forward, celebrating his impact that he has had on myself and so many others.

Your donation will directly support KultureCity’s programs, helping to ensure that no one is left out due to sensory limitations. I’m honored to run for such an important cause and incredibly grateful for your support. Together, we can create a more inclusive world.

This upcoming November, I will have the privilege to run the NYC Marathon for KultureCity, the world’s leading nonprofit on sensory accessibility and acceptance. Their motto is ‘We Make the Nevers Possible’ by creating sensory accessibility and inclusion for those with invisible disabilities. Did you know that 1 in 4 individuals have a sensory need or invisible disability?? Due to this statistic, these individuals withdraw from communities not by choice but by circumstance as they worry about how the world will accept or include them. I invite you to join me in helping fundraise for these incredible people advocating for those that sometimes don’t have the voice to do so themselves.

I’m running the 2025 New York City Marathon to support KultureCity, a nonprofit dedicated to making public spaces more inclusive for individuals with sensory needs and invisible disabilities.

KultureCity works to ensure that everyone—regardless of their sensory challenges—can fully participate in life’s experiences, from sporting events to community spaces. By supporting my run, you’re helping to create more sensory-inclusive environments that allow individuals with autism, PTSD, traumatic brain injuries, and other invisible disabilities to thrive.

As part of my fundraising, I’m asking 26 people to sponsor a mile for $100 each, building the foundation for my overall goal of $5,000. Every dollar raised goes toward expanding KultureCity’s mission of inclusion and accessibility.

Sponsor a mile. Sponsor inclusion. Together, we can make a real impact!

Donate now and help me run for inclusion!

Cannot wait to continue my 50 state marathon challenge and run through the Five Burroughs of New York City for our friends at KultureCity, who own the incredible mission of sensory inclusivity to make the Nevers Possible!

Thank you for supporting me and KultureCity and making a difference!

Inclusivity starts and ends with YOU, and YOU are the one who makes the nevers possible.

Join me in promoting sensory inclusion as I train for and run my 2nd New York City Marathon with KultureCity.

Since 2008 I’ve been on a quest to complete 50 marathons, one in every state, 26.2 miles times 50. My 45th marathon-state will be NYC, and I’m beyond thrilled to raise funds for KultureCity!

For those of you that know me well (or know marathons) know how special the New York Marathon is and how eager I’ve been to run through all five boroughs of New York City.

I’m excited to be a part of this amazing team. KultureCity has impacted millions around the globe with its inclusion of neurodiverse individuals. Join me and make the nevers possible.

Creating running space for everyone, especially our friends and family that daily have to choose between what they want and how it will be experienced. Providing a compassionate, fun, and competitive running community that offers diverse and friendly events, like a race is exactly what we all need! Journeying through life differently with needs that are not always easily expressed is relatable to everyone. Inspiring health and strong living is a way to join our community and stay excited about life while growing towards goals that move us and challenge us all to be better!

Every individual; regardless of a sensory need, should be granted the opportunity, respect & freedom to live not only a beautiful life, but a comfortable life. My hope is for dreams to come true in the KultureCity population, making acceptance & inclusion possible for these wonderful human beings!

At it again in 2025, I have been invited to join the KultureCity team for the London marathon. I’m excited and focused on this new challenge.

Please consider donating to my fundraiser in support of KultureCity’s continued efforts to support sensory accessibility and acceptance. They have made a tremendous impact that grows each year!

As a speech language pathologist working with children with Autism and various other disabilities, I’ve seen first hand how important accessible, inclusive environments are and how life changing they can be! Growing up with a father who is Deaf, I understand the challenges that may come with trying to navigate a world and spaces that aren’t designed for absolutely everyone. I’m running with KultureCity to show that I stand with everyone who has a disability that may not always be visible.

Every mile I run is a step toward breaking down barriers and building a more welcoming community, a world that accommodates everyone. Thank you to everyone who is supporting me on my journey, let’s do this NYC!

I have teamed up with KultureCity, the world’s leading nonprofit on sensory accessibility and acceptance, to raise money and awareness for individuals with invisible disabilities. KultureCity opens up the world and possibilities to these individuals by offering a variety of resources, support, and education! I will join KultureCity in NYC on November 2 to run 26.2 miles and continue to spread the word and advocate for sensory inclusion! Thank you for supporting us!

This year, Lift 4 Autism and KultureCity are designating funds raised for autism families struggling in the face of financial difficulties. Last year we raised over $150,000, and we are so excited to see how the romance reading community rallies around families during these extraordinary times.

For the past year and a half, I have had the great honor of running with KultureCity and bringing awareness to this amazing organization that has touched so many people across so many countries. KultureCity, based right here in Birmingham, AL, raises awareness and benefits individuals with sensory sensibilities or invisible disabilities. Support me as we travel to the London Marathon on April 27th!

Once upon a time I believed that INVISIBILITY was a superpower, and now I know that it was INCLUSIVITY all along.

I will run the London Marathon on April 27th in support of KultureCity, an organization that creates possibility through sensory accessibility, acceptance and inclusion for those with invisible disabilities.

Joining into this next year of my running journey, I’ve decided to team up with KultureCity to help raise awareness… one mile at a time! KultureCity Fit is a collective group of individuals who want to use their passion to promote acceptance and inclusion of everyone, particularly those with invisible disabilities, and sensory needs. This is SO near and dear to my heart! We are promoting inclusion and sensory accessibility so that everyone can be included in everyday public activities, comfortably!
Funds raised will also allow athletes to support their neurodivergent team mates and make ‘the nevers possible’ for them! ❤️

Outside of work, I spend my time running and enjoying music—two passions that keep me grounded. I’m a marathoner who believes in using running as a way to support meaningful causes. You can reach me on Instagram at @quadgoalsrc. In 2025, my goal is to raise funds for social impact initiatives through my races.

Give friendship

Walk, roll or stroll with the whole community for this family-friendly, fun, and unifying annual event that raises crucial funds and awareness for Philly Friendship Circle – a nonprofit building inclusive friendships in our community.

When you give your support, youth and young adults with and without disabilities get over 150 friendship-building events throughout the year, free of charge.

Get friendship

Give youth and young adults of all abilities a space where they can feel seen, heard, and at home – and you’ll join a community where you can be yourself and have fun.

Your donation will provide program resources for our youth, hire facilitators specializing in inclusive programs and support the development of our cutting-edge initiatives.

7 marathons, in 7 consecutive days, on all 7 continents!

Raising money for inclusion of ALL runners and athletes.

On October 12th, 2020 my son was diagnosed with autism. Although it was difficult news, so much of his behaviors and anxieties began to make sense—he had struggled in crowds and in noisy areas for as long as we could remember. I’d been an avid runner before he was born but when he’d come to watch me race, finish lines were usually uncomfortable.

Since that day in October we’ve learned a lot about how to best help my son in social situations and we’ve put to practice all that KultureCity has to offer. We’ve visited zoos and museums and grab sensory bags and have taken breaks in quiet zones. As a mom, I am keenly aware of situations that might not be sensory friendly and safe and those instances create stress for me. When my child goes on a field trip, I typically go along and have helped him leave spaces his class is in simply because he’s overwhelmed. I know in those moments that I’m blessed to be there for him but understand the anxiety that parents and loved ones feel when they can’t go along. I know that for every child in sensory crisis there are overworked teachers and staff trying to help. I also believe in inclusion and know that when a finish or a trip is KultureCity certified that there are tools and trained staff available to help mitigate overload and make the experience better for everyone.

With high hopes for reasonably accommodating finish lines and field trips, I am running for KultureCity.

I have an invisible disability. I am on the autism spectrum. While I do well in school, I struggle with loud noises, social cues, and anxiety.
For my Bar Mitzvah project, I am raising funds because I believe that if I had easier access to fidgets or other sensory items, I might have remained calm during stressful times. I want to help others with invisible disabilities or those experiencing stress by providing them with a sensory bag filled with items that can help them stay calm and focused.
The funds will be used to provide 2 years of training to Hillel Academy of Tampa and Congregation Rodeph Sholom, as well as a minimum of 5 sensory bags. Each additional bag costs $50.

The sensory bags will include:

• Noise-Reducing Headphones
• Marble Fidget
• Noodle Fidget
• Mesh Fidget
• Strobe Reduction Glasses
• VIP Lanyard
• Visual Cue Card
• Weighted Lap Pad

My goal is to raise $7000.
Thank you for helping me achieve my goal.
Noah

Running to help make a difference in peoples lives wherever and whenever possible!!

We believe in helping people however we can. I believe in movement. Let’s move together to show everyone that we are stronger together.

Jack Knight is my inspiration to raise funds and awareness for KultureCity. He is the epitome of making the nevers possible! ❤️🤙🏽💪🏽