Fundraisers

For the past year and a half, I have had the great honor of running with KultureCity and bringing awareness to this amazing organization that has touched so many people across so many countries. KultureCity, based right here in Birmingham, AL, raises awareness and benefits individuals with sensory sensibilities or invisible disabilities. Support me as we travel to the London Marathon on April 27th!

Once upon a time I believed that INVISIBILITY was a superpower, and now I know that it was INCLUSIVITY all along.

I will run the London Marathon on April 27th in support of KultureCity, an organization that creates possibility through sensory accessibility, acceptance and inclusion for those with invisible disabilities.

Joining into this next year of my running journey, I’ve decided to team up with KultureCity to help raise awareness… one mile at a time! KultureCity Fit is a collective group of individuals who want to use their passion to promote acceptance and inclusion of everyone, particularly those with invisible disabilities, and sensory needs. This is SO near and dear to my heart! We are promoting inclusion and sensory accessibility so that everyone can be included in everyday public activities, comfortably!
Funds raised will also allow athletes to support their neurodivergent team mates and make ‘the nevers possible’ for them! ❤️

Outside of work, I spend my time running and enjoying music—two passions that keep me grounded. I’m a marathoner who believes in using running as a way to support meaningful causes. You can reach me on Instagram at @quadgoalsrc. In 2025, my goal is to raise funds for social impact initiatives through my races.

Give friendship

Walk, roll or stroll with the whole community for this family-friendly, fun, and unifying annual event that raises crucial funds and awareness for Philly Friendship Circle – a nonprofit building inclusive friendships in our community.

When you give your support, youth and young adults with and without disabilities get over 150 friendship-building events throughout the year, free of charge.

Get friendship

Give youth and young adults of all abilities a space where they can feel seen, heard, and at home – and you’ll join a community where you can be yourself and have fun.

Your donation will provide program resources for our youth, hire facilitators specializing in inclusive programs and support the development of our cutting-edge initiatives.

7 marathons, in 7 consecutive days, on all 7 continents!

Raising money for inclusion of ALL runners and athletes.

On October 12th, 2020 my son was diagnosed with autism. Although it was difficult news, so much of his behaviors and anxieties began to make sense—he had struggled in crowds and in noisy areas for as long as we could remember. I’d been an avid runner before he was born but when he’d come to watch me race, finish lines were usually uncomfortable.

Since that day in October we’ve learned a lot about how to best help my son in social situations and we’ve put to practice all that KultureCity has to offer. We’ve visited zoos and museums and grab sensory bags and have taken breaks in quiet zones. As a mom, I am keenly aware of situations that might not be sensory friendly and safe and those instances create stress for me. When my child goes on a field trip, I typically go along and have helped him leave spaces his class is in simply because he’s overwhelmed. I know in those moments that I’m blessed to be there for him but understand the anxiety that parents and loved ones feel when they can’t go along. I know that for every child in sensory crisis there are overworked teachers and staff trying to help. I also believe in inclusion and know that when a finish or a trip is KultureCity certified that there are tools and trained staff available to help mitigate overload and make the experience better for everyone.

With high hopes for reasonably accommodating finish lines and field trips, I am running for KultureCity.

I have an invisible disability. I am on the autism spectrum. While I do well in school, I struggle with loud noises, social cues, and anxiety.
For my Bar Mitzvah project, I am raising funds because I believe that if I had easier access to fidgets or other sensory items, I might have remained calm during stressful times. I want to help others with invisible disabilities or those experiencing stress by providing them with a sensory bag filled with items that can help them stay calm and focused.
The funds will be used to provide 2 years of training to Hillel Academy of Tampa and Congregation Rodeph Sholom, as well as a minimum of 5 sensory bags. Each additional bag costs $50.

The sensory bags will include:

• Noise-Reducing Headphones
• Marble Fidget
• Noodle Fidget
• Mesh Fidget
• Strobe Reduction Glasses
• VIP Lanyard
• Visual Cue Card
• Weighted Lap Pad

My goal is to raise $7000.
Thank you for helping me achieve my goal.
Noah

I’m so excited to join the Kulture City Fit team! As an educator in a pediatric hospital I get the privilege to see kids receive inclusive support and care transforming their entire healthcare experience! I’m dedicating these miles to all the kids at Children’s of Alabama and my neurodivergent friends who have inspired me by sharing their journey with me! Donating will continue to help make their journeys in life and healthcare inclusive!

Running to help make a difference in peoples lives wherever and whenever possible!!

We believe in helping people however we can. I believe in movement. Let’s move together to show everyone that we are stronger together.

Jack Knight is my inspiration to raise funds and awareness for KultureCity. He is the epitome of making the nevers possible! ❤️🤙🏽💪🏽