Running To Support Young Dreams

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Robert Reffkin is running 50 marathons, 1 in every state, in an attempt to raise $1,000,000 to support organizations that supported him when he was younger.  These are organizations that go beyond giving one-time handouts, and instead help young people to expand their horizons, access educational opportunities and achieve success by learning how to think for themselves and be self-sufficient.  NFTE is proud to be one of the non-profits that Robert is running to support.

Robert is a young man who has already enjoyed many successes.  He has a career on Wall Street and is healthy and prosperous, with a wonderful mother and great friends. Yet he is keenly aware that this was not a path he walked alone.  He had a great deal of help from people who cared and who were willing to give of themselves to others.  They helped Robert to see beyond the circumstances of his youth and realize his potential.  Now it's Robert's turn to give back.  He wants to use what he's been given – his health and physical stamina, abilities and connectedness with others--to reach out to young people and give them a hand.

Help Robert help NFTE!  Please consider making a donation in honor of Robert's efforts.

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Your contribution to NFTE through Robert's Running to Support Young Dreams initiative will help provide low-income youth with entrepreneurship training that engages them in school and positions them for economic self-sufficiency. With your help, NFTE students unlock their potential and dare to dream for bright futures.

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If you'd like to pledge money for specific upcoming races, please click here to download a pledge form which includes the dates and locations of the marathons.


If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Jane Walsh at jane.walsh@nfte.com or 212-232-3333 x308, or visit the Running To Support Young Dreams homepage.