Thanks to all who made Saturday an unforgettable morning for Los Angeles K-5th graders. They ceremoniously began their 26.2 mile running/walking journey of six months. They (and their parents) are also challenged to eat 26.2 days/month of 5-a-day fruits and veggies, coloring in both their Marathon Kids running/walking and fuel logs, over the next six months.

Your presence, your sponsorship, your creativity, your sacrifice of time, your way-making is perhaps life-changing for many of these children of all level income, abilities and sizes! Thank you Whole Foods Market, Mattel Childrens Foundation, UCLA Athletics, LA Unified School District School Board, LAUSD Admin Leaders, and USC and UCLA Community Volunteers as well as Los Angeles community activists! Theresa Gills debut as Volunteer Coordinator was a home run. Xxxooo to all…from Marathon Kids children, families, teachers, Principals.