I live in Minnesota, the state with over 15,000 lakes, the Mississippi River begins here and we have Lake Superior (not to mention the snow!). I see and take water for granted everyday. And sometimes I wonder what my family would do without clean water? For the 703 million people living without it, the answer is ANYTHING. And they do: they walk miles every day (mainly women), in treacherous conditions and extreme heat, just to access water that makes them and their families sick — or worse.

That’s why I’m doing this fundraiser. charity: water challenged me to do something big to help those who would do anything for water that’s safe to drink. And while I've done many endurance races before -I haven't competed for anything other than to prove I could do it. This time is more meaningful than any other race I have done. Please support me as I run the NYC Marathon and raise funding and awareness of the work of charity:water. Every $40 I raise will provide a LIFETIME of clean water to one person and I am aiming to do this for 250 people! 100% of every dollar you donate will go directly to providing the life-changing gift of clean water where it’s needed most. charity: water will even report back with details of where your money went, and how it’s helping.