Team Run2Remember
A
lways on the lookout for new ways to fundraise
and advocate, the Junior Committee pinpointed
the ING New York City Marathon years ago as a
prime opportunity for the Chapter to extend its reach and
garner new supporters. After years of concentrated effort,
we were finally selected to be a participating charity in the
2009 marathon — and 11 of our active Junior Committee
members ran to support us. The official team — Team
Run2Remember — had a total of 55 runners from all over
the country and from all different walks of life. They each
ran to honor a friend, relative, or acquaintance who has been
afflicted with Alzheimer’s disease. Involvement in the team
has allowed runners to explore volunteerism, fundraising,
and personal achievement, creating a tremendously fulfilling
and unique experience for all involved.
Junior Committee runners in particular were given the
opportunity to connect with the cause in a new way and to
deepen their dedication to making a difference. Numerous
Committee members were first-time marathoners, but two
members were highly trained and experienced runners
and stepped up to — pardon the pun — really go the
extra mile. Brian Hsia and Jeff LeBlanc, acting Treasurer
of the Junior Committee, teamed up to become Team
Run2Remember’s coaches, which is no small job. The
two put in countless volunteer hours working to train and
lead runners, educate the team about Alzheimer’s disease,
and attend meetings with Chapter staff.
The success of Team Run2Remember is due to the
support and dedication of all of our fabulous runners,
but Junior Committee involvement laid the necessary
groundwork and allowed us to reach new heights — the
marathon program raised over $337,000 for the chapter
this year. We are excited for the program to grow and
prosper in the future.
— Hannah Major-Monfried
Junior Committee Chapter Liaison
The Junior Committee meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:45 pm at the NYC Chapter office. For more information on
what we do or to join our mailing list, please visit www.alznycjc.org or e-mail info@alznycjc.org.
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