I'm running in the Baltimore Running Festival to support Jhpiego's mission through their Miles for Mothers program. With each step and each dollar raised, I'm supporting our Healthy Birth Initiative in Kenya.

Every year, millions of babies are born too small, too soon, or develop serious complications in the first days of life. Poor birth outcomes are associated with a higher risk of childhood stunting and impaired growth, poorer cognitive development, as well as a higher risk of hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes later in life. More than 90% of low-birthweight babies are born in low- and middle-income countries.

100% of your support will be used to improve care for small and sick newborns in twelve high-burden counties in Kenya. Through the Healthy Birth Initiative, we will put your dollars to work by scaling up proven innovations that we know will save lives.

Thank you for your support at any level. As I run through iconic Baltimore landmarks like the Inner Harbor, I will be reminded of the generosity of my friends, family, and colleagues who have supported my efforts. Thank you for supporting me!