Raised by Fire Marathon Mission
Running the NYC Marathon to Support Indigenous Healing & Children Facing Serious Illness
Sponsor a Mile • Support the Mission • Run This Journey With Me
This year I’m running the TCS New York City Marathon, my 8th marathon, in support of not one, but two charities:
Native Strength Revolution — an Indigenous-led nonprofit restoring wellness and leadership in Native communities across the United States and Canada
The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp — a nonprofit dedicated to providing “a different kind of healing” to children with serious illnesses and their families, free of charge. A community that celebrates the spirit of childhood, the sound of laughter and the feeling of endless possibility.
Why This Matters
Across North America, Indigenous communities are reclaiming wellness through movement, cultural leadership, and community-led healing.
Native Strength Revolution trains Indigenous wellness leaders who bring yoga, movement, and culturally grounded healing practices back into their communities.
These leaders are creating powerful change from within — strengthening physical, mental, and spiritual well-being across tribal nations.
Their work is not just about health. It’s about sovereignty, resilience, and healing across generations.
And, every year, hundreds of children facing serious illness experience the magic of camp at The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp.
Camp provides more than fun — it gives kids a place to laugh, grow, and just be children, even when illness makes that hard - totally free of charge.
By supporting this mission, you’re helping children reclaim joy, connect with peers who understand their journey, and create memories that last a lifetime.
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My Marathon Mission
Doubling Down on Purpose
This November I will run the TCS New York City Marathon for the 3rd time, just days before my 60th birthday with an expanded goal:
To raise funds for two charities while running the marathon, because the world needs us most right now.
The First Half — miles 1 to 13 — supports Indigenous wellness leaders through Native Strength Revolution.
The Second Half — miles 14 to 26 — is dedicated to the work of The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp.
And the last 0.2 miles are ALL ME!! 😉
My goal is to raise a minimum of $13,000 for each charity. This structure makes every mile symbolic: half for healing communities, half for bringing joy to children facing serious illness.
Each step of the marathon becomes a symbol of strength, resilience, healing and making a difference, together.
It's 26.2 Miles of Indigenous Strength & Bringing Joy
Support Indigenous Wellness & Helping Children Grow
Every donation supports:
• Indigenous yoga teacher training
• Culturally grounded healing practices
• Community-led wellness programs
• Leadership development in tribal communities
• Peer connection with children who understand their journey
• Adventure and fun in a medically safe environment
• Opportunities for growth, joy, and confidence
Your generosity goes exactly where it’s intended—100% of every tax deductible donation goes directly to the charity and to support their work.
You can support the Marathon Mission in several ways:
LaLa's Circle Supporter
$600
($100/month for six months)
Join the LaLa's Circle of Love community supporting Indigenous wellness leadership and help ensure every mile brings hope and happiness to a child..
Mile Sponsor
$1000
Sponsor one mile of the marathon and dedicate it to the strength and resilience of Indigenous communities. Sponsor one mile of the marathon and dedicate it to a child at camp. Each mile is symbolic of the impact your gift creates.
Leadership Supporter
$2500+
Help expand Indigenous-led wellness programs across tribal communities. Support multiple miles or make a transformational gift to empower the camp’s programs for children facing serious illness.
Support the Miles
One Small Purchase at a Time
Not ready to commit to a larger donation? No problem. Grab one of the products below and you’ll still be supporting my run in the TCS New York City Marathon. Every purchase helps fund the miles I’m dedicating to Native Strength Revolution and The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp.
Every purchase helps fund the miles I’m dedicating to these two missions.
Follow the Journey
Training for the marathon takes months of discipline, endurance, and commitment.
Supporters will receive updates throughout the journey — sharing the training miles, lessons learned along the way, and the stories behind the mission.
Together we’ll carry this purpose all the way to the starting line of the TCS New York City Marathon.
Thank you for joining me on this journey — every step, every mile, and every donation makes a real difference. Together, we’re bringing healing, strength, and joy to communities and children who need it most.
About Native Strength Revolution
Native Strength Revolution is an Indigenous-led nonprofit dedicated to healing and strengthening Native American and First Nations communities through yoga, leadership development, and culturally grounded wellness practices.
They train Indigenous wellness leaders who return to their communities to share movement, healing, and leadership.
Their revolution is about:
Indigenous people leading their own healing.
Learn more at:
About The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp
The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp is a nonprofit dedicated to creating a safe, fun, and transformative camp experience for children facing serious illness. Founded in 1988 by Paul Newman to give children with serious illnesses the chance to “raise a little hell.” Through a variety of year-round programs offered onsite, in hospitals and clinics, and right in camper homes and communities, we serve thousands of children and family members each year.
Camp programs provide:
• Peer connection with children who understand their journey
• Adventure and fun in a medically safe environment
• Opportunities for growth, joy, and confidence
Learn more at:
https://www.holeinthewallgang.org
