For this fundraiser, I'll be donating $5 per mile completed at the upcoming Bear Chase 50k, Fat Ox 24-hour, and the Across the Years races between October, 2026, and January, 2027. I'm doing this in memory of one of my best friends, Sarah Laughlin, who lost her battle with cancer on Feb 8, 2026. She designated Ronald McDonald House Charities of Denver as her non-profit organization for memorial donations so I'm raising money for this worthy organization. Sarah was always the first person to offer you a warm meal or a place to stay when you needed it so it seems like a fitting organization as RMHC of Denver does the same for others when they are facing challenging times.

I'm not going to set a total mileage goal this year as I'm still trying to get back to normal following some persistent injuries. I'm going to take it one mile at a time and the goal is to have fun along the way while spending time with my friends in the ultrarunning community. And of course focusing on smiling every step of the way like Sarah always did when she ran - or did anything!

Your donations and support are greatly appreciated!

Brian