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Gaza 5K walk/run – Virtually

I’m fundraising for UNRWA USA by participating in the Gaza 5K walk/run VIRTUALLY on or about Sunday, October 12th, 2025. I’d like to walk in person in New York, but I will be in Albuquerque.

I choose to show my solidarity with Palestine refugees by committing myself to raising money for UNRWA mental health services. The trauma of the crisis and the stress of living under blockade, unable to leave the Gaza Strip, has left thousands of refugees, particularly children, in need of psychosocial support.

The situation may seem hopeless, but by providing counseling through UNRWA, we can support their mental health, help them cope with their traumas, and improve their quality of life even slightly during this assault on their homes and lives.

Though I know I can’t change the world for every refugee, with your support, I intend to reach as many children as possible.

If you share my commitment to bettering the mental health of Palestine refugee children, please donate to my Gaza 5K walk.

Proceeds will go directly to UNRWA mental health services and counselors–refugees themselves–in the Gaza Strip. NOTE – this fundraiser does not raise funds for immediate food needs. There are other ways to do this. This fundraiser helps to provide mental health services.

Thank you for supporting me to show Palestine refugees that Americans care and for giving what you can!

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Trevor Project’s 45 mile challenge

Walking for LGBTQIA+ young people!

I am participating in the 45 Mile Outdoor Challenge in March to support The Trevor Project’s mission of ending suicide among LGBTQIA+ young people ages 13-24. (I’ve walked 9.61 miles; 35.39 to go.)

You can participate by donating to my fundraiser (or by signing up to walk yourself). Every dollar you give and every step will go toward affirming the worth of our LGBTQIA+ friends, family and colleagues. The Trevor Project does incredible work to end suicide among gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning young people.

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The Wellness Charity Project

My friend, Nicole, of NK Body Philosophy has worked with a number of her colleagues to put together a fundraiser to support wildlife, particularly elephants.

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All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Wildlife Friends Foundation in Thailand. The WFFT rescues and help wildlife and elephants in need, and supports conservation efforts of wildlife in Asia.

We are also excited to offer for sale beautiful handcrafted artwork, jewelry and ceramic collections from the hands of local artists in South Africa brought to you by The Curious Tour.

Wellness services offered: Massage therapy, reiki, sound healing, yoga, acupuncture, movement  specialist, mediation, and more!

Hope to run into you at the event. You can make a contribution if you can’t attend.

See you along the Trail.

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