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Ainsley's Angels Marine Corps Marathon

Sun October 27, 2024
Arlington, VA 22202 US Directions
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Greg Kalkwarf
Bringing America Together for Inclusion

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$2,465

Raised of $1,775

Greg's Run for the White House

This fall, I'm making a run for the White House! Not to become president, but to bring Americans together in support of an amazing organization: Ainsley's Angels. On Sunday, October 27, I'll run the streets of Washington, D.C., and the surrounding area as part of the Marine Corp Marathon - also known as "The People's Marathon." In honor of the many Marines who have served our country, my fundraising goal is $1,775 ... the year the Marines got their start (yes, during the Revolutionary War, before the United States was officially a country!). 

Ainsley's Angels was started by a former Marine Major (Kim "Rooster" Lassiter) who would take his daughter Ainsley on runs around their home. Ainsley was diagnosed with Infantile Neuroaxonal Dystrophy (INAD) just before turning four years of age. INAD is an extremely rare terminal illness that slowly causes global paralysis. When Ainsley went for her first jog during a local road race in 2008, she gave a radiant wind-induced smile that anyone would envy. In an instant, running provided the family with a therapeutic means to fight the devastation associated with learning and trying to live with the fact that sweet Ainsley had a terminal illness that would eventually take her to heaven in February 2016.

Ainsley's Angels of America strives to build awareness about the importance of inclusion through action while transforming populations into all-inclusive communities. All donations to Ainsley's Angels are unrestricted and used by Ainsley's Angels for mission execution. Together, We Shall: Educate to empower with empathy, Advocate to advance with awareness, and Celebrate to continue with courage. 

As a token of my appreciation, anyone who donates to my fundraising campaign will have their name written on the pink shirt in which I plan to run my 13th marathon  - you will be "backing" me and Ainsley's Angels every step of the way! On behalf of the many Angel Riders from throughout our wonderful country, I thank you for your consideration and support. Roll with the Wind!

Sincerely,

Greg Kalkwarf

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