by Hope Story, Inc.

Team Hope Story - 2023 TCS New York City Marathon

$3,435.84

Raised

Donations

$3,000

Goal

I'm running the NYC Marathon for Hope Story! Would you consider furthering this great organization by joining our team by donating any amount? Can't wait to run with you on our team and for Hope Story!


I am paying my own race entry, hotel, travel and everything out of my own pocket, so rest assured your donation helps Hope Story directly and entirely! 


Your donation helps Hope Story provide resources, support, and hope to families whose child has received a Down syndrome diagnosis. They pair them with an existing family with a down syndrome child for life. This is their "Hope Advocate".


When Abbie Smith (Rick Smith's Wife/Co-Owner of Hope Story) had her baby. Down syndrome was a surprise and the Doctor said, "I am sorry" left the room and prescribed her anti-depressants. We want to give them a Hope Story, not a sad story like Abbie's. 


  • 26.2 miles race. Would you consider donating a dollar per mile I'll be running? $26.20.  
  • On average, it takes about 50,000 steps to complete a marathon, so if you gave a dollar for every 1000 steps, that would be a $50 donation! 
  • I will burn about 125 calories each mile (over 3200 calories through the course!), so could you cover a $125 donation?  
  • I will be shooting for a time between 4 hours to 4 hours and 30 minutes, so between 240-270 minutes. Would you consider $1 per minute for a donation of $240-$270? That would be huge!  
  • If you could give more to this fantastic organization, a donation of $500 or more, I will add your Name or Company Logo to my practice gear and race day Jersey.  
  • Please note, Hope Story is A 501(c)(3) organization and is officially recognized as a nonprofit charitable, religious, or educational organization that received tax-exempt status from the IRS. 

My hope is to be fully funded by September 1st. Thank you for your consideration. Blessings.


Please be sure to follow us on Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/hopestorydotorg/) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/hopestorydotorg/).



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Brandon Henderson | $316.61