This week, we return to our chat with the Executive Director of the Donna Foundation, Amanda Napolitano. We spoke with her back in January 202, when the Donna Marathon Weekend went virtual amid the pandemic. We want to revisit it as we head into our return to the weekend live in Jacksonville. Her spirit and passion are contagious! This is the way to kick off the week heading into the 15th anniversary of the race weekend.

The Donna Foundation is focused on a fundraising goal with the Weaver Challenge this year. Amanda says the foundation is pushing toward a $200,000 milestone as we approach the weekend, then ultimately to a $300,000 goal to meet the challenge and receive a $50,000 matching gift. The progress meter is here, and to donate or fundraise, folks should go here. The foundation serves increasingly more families with the pandemic impacts, so these funds are critical.

Beyond that, Runcation Nation, those running with us, running virtually, or being members of our cheer squad… let’s get ready to make the weekend a big celebration of love and survivorship!!! As Amanda said in her latest message to me, “Let joy lift your feet. That’s what it’s all about.”

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