If you’d like to run the New York City marathon, but failed to qualify or didn’t hit the lottery, the Fresh Air Fund is actively recruiting runners to join their team of “fund racers”. The only have until September 30th to register their racers, so they’re looking to fill their spots quickly. For more information, please email kbrinkerhoff@freshair.org, call (212) 897-8890 or visit them on the web at freshair.org/racers.
Since 1877, The Fresh Air Fund, a not-for-profit agency, has provided free summer experiences in the country to more than 1.7 million New York City children from disadvantaged communities. Each year, thousands of children visit volunteer host families in 13 states and Canada through the Friendly Town Program or attend one of five Fresh Air Fund camps.