2026 New York City Marathon

Cesar Rufo

Fundraising on behalf of PACT

$836.69

Raised

Donations

$3,500

Goal

Friends and family: I'm feeling inspired. This is my first time running not just the NYC Marathon - it's my first time ever running a marathon, period. I never imagined I'd sign myself up to run 26.2 miles for fun... but here I am 🤷‍♂️  And I could not be more thrilled to do it on behalf of an organization like PACT.


PACT works to end the sexual exploitation and trafficking of children in the US. This isn't some distant abstract problem. It's real - it happens in our cities, neighborhoods, and online. And it destroys childhoods.


Many of you who know me know that I love kids. And as a dad to a two-year-old, this cause hits close to home. Watching my sweet little boy grow up so gentle, curious, and trusting of the world around him makes me want to fight for every child who deserves that same safety and innocence. Running 26.2 miles through NYC is my way of doing something about it.


I'd love your support. Every dollar goes toward protecting kids who can't yet protect themselves. Instead of buying me that cocktail or coffee (oh wait, I don't drink coffee...), please consider supporting PACT instead. I promise I'll earn it out there on the course.


If you made this far, thank you. 


Now....Let's do this!!!!