Running 1,000 Miles for a Cause: A Journey of Chances

In 2025, I’ll be taking on the ultimate challenge – running 1,000 miles to raise $30,000 for the Televerde Foundation. This mission is not just about distance and endurance, but about giving back, offering second chances, and proving that we can always strive for more.

The journey kicks off with an intense 100-mile run in the Grand Canyon, known as the R5, in April. From there, I’ll take on a series of monumental challenges: the Cocodona 250 in May, the Tahoe 200 in June, the Bigfoot 200 in August, and finally, the Moab 240 in October. These five runs will add up to 1,000 miles, each one testing my physical and mental limits.

The theme of this mission is chances. Each race represents a chance for growth, a chance to push myself further, and a chance to inspire others to do the same. I’ve chosen the Televerde Foundation as the beneficiary of this journey because of their dedication to offering women a second chance at life. Televerde provides meaningful job opportunities and career training to women incarcerated in the U.S., empowering them to transform their futures. By running these 1,000 miles, I’m not only honoring the power of second chances, but I’m also raising funds to help these women create their own path to success.

This mission holds personal significance for me, because I’ve completed the Cocodona 250 once before. It was my only 200-mile race, and now, I’m returning to these challenges with the opportunity to improve, learn from my past experiences, and run these races better. It’s about growth, resilience, and embracing the power of giving things another chance. 

I invite you to support me in this incredible journey. Learn more about the Televerde Foundation and the inspiring women they help. Make a pledge, donate, or join Team TNT to commit to giving yourself a chance at something. Whether it’s taking on a new challenge or supporting others, we all have the opportunity to create positive change.