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Josh x KultureCity | NYC Marathon

Join me in making a difference at the New York City Marathon! As we prepare for a 12-week training cycle this summer, we’re maintaining motivation by fundraising to support those with invisible disabilities and sensory needs through a group close to my heart, KultureCity.

In our joint effort to support this organization, we are providing those with invisible disabilities or sensory needs a safe space in venues that most of us take for granted. These venues include but are not limited to zoos, aquariums, restaurants, concerts, sports arenas, cruise ships, airports and more.

Together, we’re “making the nevers possible” for individuals who face these challenges every day as your donations expand their already existing 1,800+ venues worldwide.

Personally, running has always been a way for me to connect with others, and now, I’m channeling that energy into something truly meaningful. With your support, we can make a real difference in the lives of those who need it most.

This fundraising effort will go up to Sept 1, so please consider giving a tax-deductible donation or sharing this link with someone who might be interested.

Every dollar raised will go directly to KultureCity’s expanding network of sensory inclusive venue space. You can donate directly on this page or if you’d like to learn more, please visit www.kulturecity.org.

So, whether you’re cheering from the sidelines or donating to the cause, know that your contribution is helping to create a more inclusive world, one step at a time. Join me in running with purpose and making a lasting impact!

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Amy Belles

Every step, every mile for Carson.

Life is pretty different than I imagined. The last 18 years couldn’t be further removed than how I thought life would go. And if I look at life through that lens, it would be quite easy to feel defeated, and feel life isn’t fair. But if there is one lesson we can all learn from the past few years, it’s that none of us know what’s going to happen next in our lives. Our whole world can be turned upside down in an instant, and still we find a way to adapt. We just do.

Autism has meant life has been incredibly challenging at times. For Carson, and for me. On top of that there’s been typical life challenges. Missing out on things to meet his current needs has been challenging, isolating. Missing friends and family, and missing out on social events in order to meet your child’s needs, is one of the most challenging things for autism parents. You can’t ‘just’ go to the park, to a party, to a restaurant, on a vacation, be around other kids, or go to the zoo. Even the simplest things like waiting can be incredibly stressful. It’s easy to become more and more isolated from a community we need. We are hardwired for social interaction and relationships, we have a need to connect. When that starts to fade away, it can be incredibly difficult.

This is why I run. Why I am running my 27th (Akron) and 28th (New York City) marathon for KutureCity. Why I care so deeply about this organization and the mission, to create a more inclusive world for those with sensory, communication and behavioral needs. With the right adaptions and accommodations, there are so many experiences that are possible. So many experiences our kids don’t have to miss out on. We want their world to be bigger, but also a happy one. I couldn’t be more hopeful for more community spaces with inclusive spaces, learning about our children’s needs, and welcoming to all. That maybe one day our lives won’t have to be quite so hard and isolating.

I can say these two marathons will be my biggest challenge yet, and my most rewarding after the past few months. My goal is to raise $5000 for KultureCity. Every step, every mile, every dollar means a bigger and better and more patient world for Carson and for others like him. Parenthood is about celebrating and accepting the child you have, not what you thought they would be. I believe the best days are ahead of us. Thank you for caring about us, supporting us, and loving us. ❤️

$5,000 raised of $5,000

Sean Culkin

Sean is running NYC for KultureCity

I am proud to announce that I am running the NYC marathon for KultureCity on November 5th 2023!  This will be my second year running for sensory inclusion with hopefully many more years to come.

Being diagnosed as autistic at 2 years old, the only thing in life guaranteed for me was difficulty.  As I grew up I resented being autistic and hated who I was.  Like most of the world at the time I viewed autism as strictly a hinderance.  A disease.  Something wrong with me that would define who I am and limit who I can become.

KultureCity was the first organization to approach me and show me that I could love who I am.  That I could accomplish so much by embracing who I am.  That I can inspire others to create a more inclusive world for all.

As of today I am a 5 year board member of KultureCity.  I have had the honor of sharing my story with people from around the world.  I have been blessed with the opportunity to educate and train industries and organizations such as sports teams/arenas, zoos/aquariums, emergency services, restaurant groups, school systems, and so much more.

But my biggest pride is having the chance to inspire others to share their stories.  To see those with disabilities convey their feelings and emotions healthily for the first time and to show family members that a better world is coming for their loved ones.

But this is where I need your help!

If you can, please donate to my fundraiser so you help myself as well as all of the other hard working team members of KultureCity continue our work.  This ensures that we can healthily grow into an organization that can ensure sensory inclusion globally for years to come.  You can learn more at https://www.kulturecity.org.

$6,320 raised of $5,000

Caroline Culkin

Caroline runs NYC Marathon for Sensory Inclusion

I am SO excited to share that I will be running my FIRST New York City Marathon with my older brother Sean Culkin for KultureCity!! KultureCity is the nation’s leading nonprofit on sensory accessibility and acceptance. 1 in 6 Americans have sensory needs which means they struggle to cope with external environments that overwhelm their senses. KultureCity works with first responders, major event spaces, and other public forums to ensure staff are properly trained and venues have appropriate access to the tools needed to help someone through a sensory event. This encompasses everything from training first responders on how to spot the signs of a sensory event and help individuals through it to building sensory rooms in NFL stadiums so that families have a place to go if the crowd becomes overwhelming. They strive to make the world a better, more inclusive place for all, every single day. I am thrilled to help further such an incredible mission and continue to make the nevers possible for families like mine!!

Running the NYC Marathon has always been a dream of mine but running for KultureCity and Sean makes the experience so much more impactful. Sean is an autism self-advocate on the board of KultureCity, a phenomenal public speaker, extremely devoted friend, an inspiration to everyone he meets, and most importantly a phenomenal older brother. KultureCity has given Sean an incredible platform to speak about the challenges he faced growing up as he navigated different social settings with a form of autism known as Aspergers. By telling his story, Sean has empowered other members of the community and beyond to dream big and not accept societies limitations while continuing to strive for their goals. As a board member at KultureCity, Sean has also been instrumental in helping spread awareness and fundraising so that the KultureCity team can continue to do the incredible work that they do.

At KultureCity, their mission is to “make the nevers possible”. For families with children who have a sensory disability, like ours, routine occasions like going out to dinner, setting up playdates, seeing their favorite sports team, etc. can seem impossibly hard. So much so, that families often leave these experiences exhausted, disheartened, and thinking that they could “never do that again” because they were unable to properly address their child’s sensory overload in the public setting. KultureCity’s mission is to “make the nevers possible” so that people with sensory disabilities can experience the same joys as other families and ensure that they feel comfortable and supported while doing so.

Please join me in furthering this wonderful organizations mission by donating to my fundraiser for KultureCity! You can learn more about KultureCity at https://www.kulturecity.org/. Thank you for your support and I hope to see you at the finish line 🙂

$5,100 raised of $5,000

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