Sonia Alamina

Sonia's Los Angeles Marathon 2019

Fundraising for KEEN USA - Kids Enjoy Exercise Now
US$50
raised of US$1,200 target
by 1 supporter
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Hundreds of runners will be taking part in the LA Marathon 2019. Make your miles count by supporting KEEN USA. If you aren't able to run with us, please support by making a donation today.

Story

Three years ago I was diagnosed with Thyroid and throat cancer.  I was scared and I had no idea how it would affect my life.  I came out of surgery in a deteriorated state, but not defeated.  I January I set myself a difficult and meaningful personal challenge, I'm determined to create my own positive story.

This month will be participating in the L.A. Marathon 2019, it will be my first long distance running event.  During the last 5 months I have been training, and to test my readiness I completed and did my personal best time at the Riverside Citrus half-marathon.  I'm greatly appreciative of my family and friends they have been extremely supportive.  It's their love and support along with a good diet and in particular exercise that has helped my recovery. 

USA (Kids Enjoy Exercise Now) is a national, volunteer-led non-profit organization that provides one-to-one exercise and recreational
programs for children and young adults with cognitive and physical disabilities
in our communities.  KEEN athletes have autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome and other significant physical or intellectual disabilities. Thank you very much for your support to this fantastic cause. 

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About the campaign

Hundreds of runners will be taking part in the LA Marathon 2019. Make your miles count by supporting KEEN USA. If you aren't able to run with us, please support by making a donation today.

About the charity

KEEN USA (Kids Enjoy Exercise Now) is a national, volunteer-led non-profit organization that provides one-to-one exercise and recreational programs for children and young adults with cognitive and physical disabilities at no cost to their families or caregivers. KEEN’s Mission Empower youth with disabilities by providing free, non-competitive one-to-one programs of exercise, fitness and fun, led by volunteer coaches. KEEN’s Vision Foster confidence, self-esteem and community inclusion for youth with disabilities; strengthen communities through education of volunteers; and provide families with respite and a supportive network. KEEN provides physical activity opportunities for one of the hardest to serve populations of cognitively and physically disabled children and young adults in our communities. Our KEEN athletes have autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome and other significant physical or intellectual disabilities. For our athletes who have extensive cognitive and/or physical disabilities or those who are nonverbal, KEEN is often the only organization that can accommodate their special needs. The benefits of KEEN are three-fold. KEENs programs provide our athletes with exercise and physical activity, parents or caregivers are provided with much needed respite, and our volunteers come to understand and accept differences in others and are empowered to become community volunteer leaders.

Donation summary

Total raised
US$50.00
Online donations
US$50.00
Offline donations
US$0.00

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