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Get Michael to the 2014 New York Marathon!

Michael is a marathon runner who lives with schizophrenia. Help us get him to New York!

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Get Michael to the 2014 New York Marathon!

Get Michael to the 2014 New York Marathon!

Get Michael to the 2014 New York Marathon!

Get Michael to the 2014 New York Marathon!

Get Michael to the 2014 New York Marathon!

Michael is a marathon runner who lives with schizophrenia. Help us get him to New York!

Michael is a marathon runner who lives with schizophrenia. Help us get him to New York!

Michael is a marathon runner who lives with schizophrenia. Help us get him to New York!

Michael is a marathon runner who lives with schizophrenia. Help us get him to New York!

SSO Communications
SSO Communications
SSO Communications
SSO Communications
1 Campaign |
Toronto, Canada
$2,256 USD $2,256 USD 32 backers
108% of $2,085 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

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!

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Our Campaign Team

Host: Schizophrenia Society of Ontario (SSO)
Partner Organization: Achilles Canada
CommitteePierina 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/ 


 

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Our eternal gratitude

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$5 CAD
For just $5, you will receive the eternal gratitude of both Michael and the SSO!
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Special thanks from the team

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$10 CAD
In addition to our eternal gratitude, we'll send you a special thank you over our Twitter and Facebook feed. If you message us we'll reply! Let's become friends and show our mutual appreciation for each other.
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October 2014
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Picture of Michael

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$25 CAD
Receive a special scanned picture of Michael with his finisher's medal from the New York marathon. We'll send it to you electronically along with a personalized email written by us! You'll also receive the rewards at the lower levels.
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November 2014
7 claimed

Get a painting from Michael

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$300 CAD
Michael isn't just an amazing marathon runner, he's also an amazing artist! Donate at this level and you'll receive one of Michael's paintings and all the lower tier rewards. What a deal!
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December 2014
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