I've spent a lot of time working with non profit organizations and it has become a passion of mine. I served 4 years on the board of my local running club, Rockland Road Runners, a 501(c)(3) that helped to springboard me into the local charity scene and enabled me to increase the amount I give back.

Under my leadership we raised over $100,000/year for local charities and drew over 6,000 runners to our 5 annual races. Membership increased to an all time high with over 500 members. We started the RRR Scholarship program, awarding over $5,000 in scholarships to local college bound runners each year. We involved next generation with the RRR Kids Program, a 6 week program ending with a 2 mile fun run geared toward elementary and middle school aged children to keep them active and fit during the summer. Our annual draw is over 200 kids.

In the 2013 NYRR Annual Report I was quoted as saying "You can do more with running than just cross the finish line" and I meant it. Aside from RRR I have used my athletic aspirations to spearhead multiple individual fundraising campaigns that helped to raise over $10,000 for charities including Meals on Wheels, American Red Cross, and Association for the Visually Impaired.

Below you will find information about the main charities that I work with. Please visit their sites and help to support them in their efforts.