Hello friends and family!

I’m heading off to run the Boston Marathon on April 15th! This is a long-time goal of mine, so I wanted to do something special to make this race truly worthwhile. I’m excited to share that I was one of only 40 people nationwide selected to be a part of the Girls on the Run National SoleMates Team, supported by Fleet Feet. This means I’ve committed to fundraise $1,200 to benefit my local Girls on the Run council. To learn all about Girls on the Run and everything they do for young women, check it out here: www.gotrspokane.org.

As you probably know, this past year I retired from the Air Force for something that in many ways has a greater purpose: helping young women reach their full potential. I started a new career at Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington & Northern Idaho, teaching STEM and Outdoor skills to girls from K-12, helping them gain Courage, Confidence, and Character to be successful in their lives. Additionally, I joined the Girls of the Run Spokane board to further help Inland Northwest's young women, many of which come from family situations that put them at greater risks associated with a high ACE score.  Between these two organizations, I see a brighter future for many girls that will lead our world of tomorrow.

As I mentioned above, my goal is $1200. I believe in this great cause, so Sarah and I have already donated $250 towards that goal. If the rest of you collectively raise at least $1200, I'll double Sarah and my contribution to $500. Additionally, Fleet Feet is matching every dollar raised. Our overall 40-member team goal is $50,000. Funds raised by each team member will benefit their local Girls on the Run councils, offering programs in communities across the US that ​​inspire girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.  

Every step I take running the Boston Marathon will help give these young women better lives.  Come join my journey by donating to my fundraising campaign here: https://runsignup.com/runningfordreams.

Thank you! 

Tony