2025 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend - Team Hope Story

Dear Friends and Family,

 I am excited to share that I will be participating in 2025 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend- Dopey Challenge on Jan 9-12. This it’s not just any race for me—it’s a bucket list event! To make this experience even more meaningful, I am proud to be running for Team Hope Story, an organization dedicated to providing no-cost resources to families whose child has been diagnosed with Down syndrome. 

As I lace up my running shoes and hit the pavement, I want to carry with me not only my personal goals but also the hopes and stories of those who inspire me. Your support can make a significant difference in the lives of those who benefit from this incredible work.

Here's how your donation can be put to work:

$5.00 - Prints 10 “How to Deliver a Down Syndrome Diagnosis with Hope” Booklets.

$10.00 - Prints 8 Hope Stories Booklets, which answer questions in story form that new parents may have. These books are distributed nationwide to new parents and physicians.

$25.00 - Provides one Hope Kit to an existing parent of a child with Down Syndrome so they can “adopt” their medical professional and provide peer support to new local parents.

$50 - Produces material for twenty medical professional folders, providing resources to help medical professionals deliver a Down Syndrome diagnosis to new parents. 

$75 - Provides and ships one box (thirty books) of our Hope Stories Booklets to a medical office to give to families with a new diagnosis 

$100 - Helps create five podcasts that can encourage parents with a child with Down Syndrome 

$250 - Helps maintain, host, and update our website so that we can continue to reach new families

$500 - Funds a table for our medical professional dinners. These dinners allow medical professionals to hear firsthand from families raising a child with Down Syndrome and experienced medical providers who have cared for families of children with Down Syndrome for over a decade.

$1000 - Helps create new video content for new parents and medical professionals.

Every dollar counts, and your generosity will not only motivate me as I train and run but will also contribute to this wonderful cause. 

Your support means the world to me, and I am grateful to have you by my side as I take on this challenge for Team Hope Story. Together, we can create hope and make a lasting impact!

With heartfelt gratitude,

Libby 

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Thank you for considering our runners as they work hard to meet their goal of running in the 2025 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend. Interested in running with Team Hope Story at Disney World, Disneyland, or New York City with Hope Story? Click here to join our charity running Facebook Group to stay in the loop about future running opportunities through Hope Story.

Your donation helps Hope Story provide resources, support, and hope to families whose child has received a Down syndrome diagnosis. You can learn more by visiting http://hopestory.org and stay connected to us by signing up for our email updates by visiting this link: https://mailchi.mp/hopestory/sign-up

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