The Fresh Air Fund NYC Half-Marathon
Written by Ann Pietrangelo on July 17th, 2009 in Family, In The News, Linked Articles.
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.
The Fresh Air Fund is currently looking for runners and sponsors to join their Fresh Air Fund-Racers team for the NYC Half-Marathon on August 16th.
Last summer’s NYC Half-Marathon was a huge success and the Fresh Air Fund-Racers raised more than $125,000. Also needed are Friendly Town hosts for next month. Host families open their hearts and home to a NYC child who would not otherwise have the opportunity to escape the hot, crowded city streets.
Find out how you can participate in this year’s New York City Half-Marathon.
