Hi, my name is Miles Guralnick! I have been living in Jerusalem for a gap year for almost four months so far. Running has been a fantastic way for me to explore the city—and a great excuse to eat a lot of falafel! Since December, I have been training for something big...

On March 17, I am running the Jerusalem Marathon in honor of Tikvah for Parkinson, an organization that offers extensive in-person and online programming for patients with Parkinson’s, including exercise classes, support groups, and lectures. As a volunteer, I assist in weekly boxing classes that strengthen participants both physically and mentally. It is always a highlight of my week! You can find out more about Tikvah for Parkinson here.

My family has been personally affected by Parkinson’s, so it makes me happy to see how Tikvah for Parkinson is able to help patients regain their livelihood.

To finish this race, I need your help! I am fundraising for Tikvah for Parkinson to ensure that they can continue to provide an inclusive community for anyone with Parkinson’s. I am looking for at least 26 donors who are willing to sponsor a mile of my run. Obviously, more contributions are welcome, but the first 26 will get a special shout-out! After donating, please fill out the Donation Info Form to specify whether you would like to dedicate your donation to someone else.

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See you at the finish!

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- Miles Guralnick