Running the NYC Marathon to Support Indigenous Wellness Leaders
Join the Mission
This year I’m running the TCS New York City Marathon in support of Native Strength Revolution — an Indigenous-led nonprofit restoring wellness and leadership in Native communities across the United States and Canada.
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Why This Matters
Across North America, Indigenous communities are reclaiming wellness through movement, cultural leadership, and community-led healing.
Native Strength Revolution trains Indigenous wellness leaders who bring yoga, movement, and culturally grounded healing practices back into their communities.
These leaders are creating powerful change from within — strengthening physical, mental, and spiritual well-being across tribal nations.
Their work is not just about health.
It’s about sovereignty, resilience, and healing across generations.
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My Marathon Mission
Doubling Down on Purpose
This November I will run the TCS New York City Marathon for the 3rd time, just days before my 60th birthday with an expanded goal:
To raise funds for two charities while running the marathon, because the world needs us most right now.
The First Half — miles 1 to 13 — supports Indigenous wellness leaders through Native Strength Revolution.
The Second Half — miles 14 to 26 — is dedicated to the work of The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp.
And the last 0.2 miles are ALL ME!! 😉
My goal is to raise a minimum of $13,000 for each charity. This structure makes every mile symbolic: half for healing communities, half for bringing joy to children facing serious illness.
Each step of the marathon becomes a symbol of strength, resilience, healing and making a difference, together.
The 13 Miles of Indigenous Strength
The first half of the marathon honors Indigenous leadership.
Support Indigenous Wellness
Every donation supports:
• Indigenous yoga teacher training
• culturally grounded healing practices
• community-led wellness programs
• leadership development in tribal communities
You can support the Marathon Mission in several ways:
LaLa's Circle Supporter
$600
($100/month for six months)
Join the Next Living Wellness community supporting Indigenous wellness leadership.
Mile Sponsor
$1000
Sponsor one mile of the marathon and dedicate it to the strength and resilience of Indigenous communities.
Leadership Supporter
$2500+
Help expand Indigenous-led wellness programs across tribal communities.
Follow the Journey
Training for the marathon takes months of discipline, endurance, and commitment.
Supporters will receive updates throughout the journey — sharing the training miles, lessons learned along the way, and the stories behind the mission.
Together we’ll carry this purpose all the way to the starting line of the TCS New York City Marathon.
Thank you for joining me on this journey — every step, every mile, and every donation makes a real difference. Together, we’re bringing healing, strength, and joy to communities and children who need it most.
About Native Strength Revolution
Native Strength Revolution is an Indigenous-led nonprofit dedicated to healing and strengthening Native American and First Nations communities through yoga, leadership development, and culturally grounded wellness practices.
They train Indigenous wellness leaders who return to their communities to share movement, healing, and leadership.
Their revolution is about:
Indigenous people leading their own healing.
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