November 26, 2023 Aloha, Friends,
I’m running the Honolulu Marathon on December 10, 2023! It’s my first marathon ever. I am excited, nervous, and hopeful. | | |
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I am running to raise funds for a nonprofit I believe in wholeheartedly, Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF). The date of the marathon coincides with the “SDCF Giving Weekend” campaign when the entire SDCF community will be raising funds December 8 – 11 to support the organization’s programs. |
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Should your circumstances allow, please consider making a donation to SDCF here. Since a marathon is 26.2 miles, I invite you to have fun with your donation amount, making it a multiple of 26.2. So, you could contribute $26.20, $52.40, $78.60, or $104.80, $262.20, etc. Any amount is welcome and greatly appreciated. When you make an online donation, check the box that you heard about SDCF through a board member, and please write in the additional comments box “Run, Seema, Run!” If you prefer to mail a check, you may send it to Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation, 321 W. 44th Street, Suite 804, New York, 10036. |
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A little about SDCF: I joined the board of SDCF in 2021 because early in the pandemic, when the rest of the theater industry was collapsing, SDCF hosted an emergency assistance fund, which helped numerous artists who lost their livelihoods meet their basic needs. The fund continues to operate as the needs have not dissipated. In addition, SDCF provides fellowships, professional development opportunities, public programs, and awards to support, develop, and celebrate stage directors and choreographers throughout their careers. These artists in turn create stories and entertainment which bring joy and nourishment to communities across the country. |
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Thank you for considering this fundraiser for SDCF. My race begins at 5:00 AM Hawai`i time (7:00 am Pacific, 8 am Mountain, 9 am Central, and 10 am Eastern time). If it happens to cross your mind on December 10, please eat an extra bit of carb for me! Love and Aloha, Seema |
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