Michael Alzamora is an artist, volunteer and marathon runner – he also lives with schizophrenia. First diagnosed in 1988, Michael hasn’t let mental illness stop him. His art has been shown in galleries across Ontario; he is a dedicated volunteer at the Schizophrenia Society of Ontario (SSO) and has already completed seven full marathons. But he still has one important goal to reach…
Michael wants to achieve his dream of running one of the largest
Marathons in the world, the 2014 New York City Marathon. On Sunday, November
2, Michael will run the 42.2 km competing with over 50,000 runners – but he
needs your help to get there.
Role model for strength, empowerment and hope
Michael is committed
to his running. He trains 6 days a week, maintains a special diet to stay in
shape and runs with various groups. Once a week he volunteers at SSO and is
determined to bring hope and empowerment to others living with a mental illness.
Make Michael’s dream reality
Thanks to the generosity of Achilles Canada, Michael’s entry fee to the marathon
has already been paid for. Michael still needs $3,000.00 to cover additional expenses such as flights and
accommodations for both him and his running guide. We are asking
for your financial support to make this happen!
Let’s work together and help
Michael get to New York!
Michael’s
hope is to raise $3,000. However, anything raised over this goal will be donated
to SSO to help families and individuals living with schizophrenia through counselling,
education, support, research and advocacy.
Donate and spread the word!
This is only possible with your support. Tell
others about Michael and donate to his cause! Please share this page with all
your friends and family through social media! Let’s cheer Michael on and get
him to New York, Go Michael Go!
Let’s work together…
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Our Campaign Team
Host: Schizophrenia Society of Ontario
(SSO)
Partner Organization: Achilles
Canada
Committee: Pierina Cincinnato, Philip James
de Vries, Alexander Ross
You can find
out more about Michael's running, painting, and experiences with schizophrenia
by visiting his website: www3.sympatico.ca/michael.alzamora/