The Tokyo Marathon is in March 2025 and I have the opportunity to join this event through global non-profit organizations, Room to Read!

I’m fundraising for Room to Read because I STRONGLY believe that world change starts with educated children.

I was going to run the Marathon last year but because of the passing of my mother-in-law could not do it.  I am very excited with the opportunity again this year and I am coming even more motivated. 

Room to Read envisions a world in which all children can pursue a quality education that enables them to reach their full potential and contribute to their communities and the world.

By focusing on literacy and gender equality in education, Room to Read transforms the lives of millions of children in low-income communities. Working in collaboration with local communities, partner organizations and governments, they help primary school children develop literacy skills and a habit of reading, and support girls to complete secondary school with the relevant life skills to succeed in school and beyond.

I cannot align more with their mission! After being a Professor at Georgetown University for over 36 years, the idea of promoting education as a source of everything is the right thing to do. I am SUPER excited about running Tokyo since it is the last one I need to complete the 6 Abbott World Marathon Majors. I am proud to represent Room to Read. It would be an amazing "double satisfaction"... running for a cause I so deeply believe in... and getting the last one of the big 6 ... I am getting old (turning 66 next year) .. running a marathon is not getting any easier :))))

Running and fundraising for Room to Read is a powerful way to help provide young students with the skills and confidence they need to build brighter futures for themselves, their families, and their communities. I am committed to becoming a charity runner for Room to Read in the 2025 Tokyo Marathon to help 8,000 young learners and girls in historically low-income communities access quality education.

Your donation to my page will be an investment in children’s futures. Thank you for your support!