Dear Friend,

Today is the big day! We are so excited that you'll be running, walking, and rolling with us to defend the rights of immigrant children and their families to move together, freely and safely. As you get ready for your respective races we have a few house-keeping details to share with you that we hope will enhance your experience.

Step up to the Challenge: You can raise more funds by downloading the Strava App.
We are excited to announce that our sponsors at Prove will be donating $1 for every mile run, walked, or rolled over the entire two weeks, September 15 to October 1. Simply create your account on the Strava app (the free version is fine!), then register on Prove’s fundraiser page and click the Connect to Strava button to start logging your activity! In addition, Prove will match donations made through their site so you can double your gift to the Young Center. 

Connect with Young Center staff to participate at our in person events.
Several of our Young Center office locations will be hosting in-person race days! If you are interested in participating in any of these races, please contact Noriana Hermes at [email protected] for more information. You can also visit our website for updated information on race dates, times, and locations, and to check up on our local team information and office contacts.

• NEW YORK, NEW YORK - Thursday, September 28th at 4:30 pm
  Location: Battery Park Esplanade
• WASHINGTON, D.C.-Thursday, September 28th from 3PM - 5PM

  Location: McPherson Square Park, 901 15th St NW STE 700, Washington, DC xxxxxx (Meeting at the northeast corner of the park on k and 15t).

• HOUSTON, TX- Saturday, September 30th at 9:00 AM

  Location: Memorial Park, 1500 E Memorial Loop Dr, Houston, TX 77007 (Meeting at: Memorial Tennis Center)

• PHOENIX, AZ - Saturday, September 30th, meet at 7:30 AM and starting walk at 8:00 AM
  Location: Short Leash Hot Dogs and Donuts (4221 N. 7th Ave Phoenix AZ 85013) and walking to Steele Indian School Park (300 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85012).
• LOS ANGELES, CA- Sunday, October 1st at 9:00 AM

  Location: Griffith Park, 4730 Crystal Springs Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027 (Meeting at Merry-Go-Round)

• CHICAGO, IL- Sunday October 1, 2023 at 11:30 AM
  Location: Chevron Sculpture on the Diversey Harbor Lakefront Trail.

Send us your pictures, tag us on Twitter and Instagram using @theyoungcenter and use the #BeAWaymaker
Take pictures of your teams and yourself being a Waymaker for the rights of immigrant children using our hashtag. Feel free to tag us on Twitter and Instagram, or send your race day photos and videos directly to [email protected]

Thank you for all of your incredible support raising funds for the rights of unaccompanied and separated immigrant children! We'll see you at the finish line.