April 14, 2007 New York
Larisa and Kyle running strong
It started small. A few staff members wanted to run the Brooklyn Half Marathon to raise money for Robin Hood. But the idea spread at the speed of office gossip, and soon 22 staff members, their friends and family were signed up to run. Team shirts were ordered. Training runs were held. An online gift registry was created. And GU and Gatorade were consumed by the case.
For some, this was just another day in running sneakers. For others, this was their first race, never having run more than the required mile in high school gym class. For all, this was a chance to make a difference in the lives of our city’s 1.5 million impoverished individuals and families.
The team cheering squad
From Coney Island to Prospect Park, each runner took on his or her personal race for Robin Hood. Some breezed through the 13.1 poverty-fighting miles setting personal bests, others suffered from cramps, leg pain, or dehydration (ok, last night’s hangover). All crossed the finish line, arms held high in “I am the champion!” style, one by one joining the rowdy Robin Hood support crew gathered at mile 12 to cheer their teammates in.
Team Robin Hood at the start
When every last sneaker had finished its Brooklyn journey, the party moved indoors and went well into the afternoon. Toasts were made. Blisters popped. Race war stories passed around like a bowl of peanuts. All in all, 288.2 miles were run, $53,480 dollars raised, and thousands of New Yorkers’ lives changed forever.
To support the team, please donate through our Race for Robin Hood registry.
Want to Race for Robin Hood? Find out how to join the team.
Emary and her proud father
Mark leading the pack
Celebrating the finish
Our race is simple. The organizations we work with, the work they do every day, is complicated. My colleagues and teammates inspire me to run. The groups funded by Robin Hood inspire me to do better.
— Emary Aronson, Grants
I run for my former students. All of them would have benefited from a Robin Hood-supported charter school, and many of them could one day need a Robin Hood-supported job training or survival program. I run to give them the opportunities they deserve.
— Judy Wilson, Development
If my getting up at the crack of dawn and running more miles than I want to think about helps raise money for our groups, then it's all worth it.
— Sharlene Rajkumar, Administration
I switched from private wealth to philanthropy because it's energizing to work for an organization that gives people an opportunity at a better life. Running this race is a small way of showing that with the encouragement and support of others you can achieve your goal.
— Andrew Bogle, Development
I run to take on a new challenge and to support the Robin Hood team.
— Kristen Lalka, Administration
I wanted to see Brooklyn block by block from Coney Island to Prospect Park...what better way to see NYC and the neighborhoods where Robin Hood-funded groups are making an impact?
— Amy Houston, Management Assistance
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