2021 World AIDS Marathon + feeding 800 -1,000 Kenyan orphans + providing medical care

Racing to Save Lives

2021 World AIDS Marathon + feeding 800 -1,000 Kenyan orphans + providing medical care

Racing to Save Lives

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We will be returning to sponsor the 15th annual World AIDS Marathon in Kisumu, Kenya + 4 orphan dinner dances for 800 - 1,000 Kenyan orphans + providing medical care + two days of activities for special needs kids: a painting class taught by Kenyan artists and a concert. Since 2006 we have sponsored 41 orphan dinner dances for 11,242 Kenyan orphans and provided medical care, oftentimes lifesaving for 2,711 orphans.

More recently, the Richard M. Brodsky Foundation has been writing videos: promoting Kenya as a tourist destination and ending the COVID-19 pandemic. Enjoy the video World AIDS Marathoners Love Affair With Kenya, https://youtu.be/sGwNJbaZ-v8. A story of everything that Kisumu, Kenya has to offer: it’s animals, artists, dancers and singers + its vibrant fishing economy bordering Lake Victoria and Kenya’s incomparable runners. The video, Racing to Take the COVID-19 vaccine, https://youtu.be/L9p-MvADYKc is a plea for everyone to take the vaccine. I'm 69, HIV+ and a brain cancer survivor. 6 weeks after taking my 2nd COVID-19 vaccine I ran my fastest marathon (right) in the past 20 months. The video is also a plea for America to share its vaccine with poorer countries. 30 presenters from diverse backgrounds share powerful messages to end this global pandemic.

In 2015, a Spanish TV company produced a video about the World AIDS Marathon, here is the link: Maraton Man: Kenia, la Cuna del Running (Programa Completo) | #0 - YouTube. The second half of the video features the November 30^th orphan dinner dance and World AIDS Marathon. You can also see what we were able to accomplish in 2019 by viewing

http://www.worldaidsmarathon.com/PhotosfromWAM2019.html

We have never stopped returning to Kenya in spite of threats from political violence, acts of terror, Ebola and post-election / inauguration day. Our new African partners, Athletics Kenya, has done a remarkable job organizing the last three World AIDS Marathons and we look forward to working with them again.

Please consider making a donation, http://grouprev.com/WAM2021.

We need to raise $18,000 - $25,000 to provide $3,000 - $5,000 prize money. This will cover our travel expenses, sending out sponsorship packages, sponsoring orphan dinner dances and providing medicine, provide running bibs, event t-shirts, certificates and medals, and sending out post event t-shirts, Journey of Hope books, certificates and thank you notes to sponsors.

For a $50 donation, I will send you the 4th revised copy of the 48 page book: Richard Brodsky’s Journey of Hope, http://worldaidsmarathon.com/JourneyOfHope-2020.pdf?dl=0. You can also have the name of someone you loved and lost inscribed at the beginning of the book.

Jodi and I continue to do everything we can to help eliminate the stigma of AIDS. Pictured below is Jodi and me finishing the 2015 Miami Marathon.

On July 23, 2017, at age 65 I finally qualified to run the 2018 Boston Marathon. I’ve been told it was the worst weather in the marathon’s 132 years. It wasn’t a fast marathon time for me as we were running into 30 mile per hour headwinds and a torrential downpour, but I did finish in 04:48:09 and I was just thrilled to have finished. I did run seven marathons in the past 24 months and if any race directors would like to invite my wife and me to run their marathon, kindly write me.

According to the Internet, there are no other marathon runners running marathons who are living with HIV and brain cancer. Please join my marathon-running-loving wife Jodi and me in raising awareness to others living with HIV and cancer that just because you are living with so called fatal illnesses does not mean you cannot help others by leading an upbeat, healthy lifestyle. We do need to raise close to $25,000 so we can return to Kenya in 2022 to sponsor the 16^th annual World AIDS Marathon + orphan dinner dances, so please consider partnering with the Richard M. Brodsky Foundation to help the plight of orphans in Kenya.

Kenyans only pay $1 to participate in the World AIDS Marathon and they may purchase a World AIDS Marathon sleeveless shirt for another $1 and there will be approximately 50 cash prizes given out totaling between $3,000 - $5,000 so the prize money will help many families. Non-Kenyans pay $160 but they are invited to a Meet & Greet Dinner + 4 orphan dinner dances + two days of Events for special needs kids: a painting lesson and concert + they receive a free event t-shirt.

More specifically for the following donations you will receive the following thank you commemorative items: (plus for all larger donations you will receive items listed for smaller donations).

● $25: Friend: a certificate depicting Events of the 2019 World AIDS Marathon + related Events

● $50: A Book for You: Richard Brodsky’s Journey of Hope + items listed for smaller donations

● $100: A t-shirt For You: a post Event t-shirt with your name or company name noted on shirt + items listed for smaller donations

● $200: A Rock Star: two post Event t-shirts + your name or company name with phone number or website noted on shirts + link to World AIDS Marathon and 5K AIDS Cancer Run Walk websites + items listed for smaller donations.

● $360: A Song for Life: same as $200 donation

● $500: Patron: same as $200 donation

● $1,000: A Star You Are: same as $200 donation and 4 post Event t-shirts

● $5,000: King of Africa: same as $200 donation and 8 post Event t-shirts

● Other: same as category of donation in next lower category, i.e., a $150 donation would be considered as a $100 donation

Howie Mann	$50.00
XXXXX Thank you for all you do!
Richard Brodsky	$5.00
George G. & Marla Coleman	$100.00
Jerry Kelly	$75.00
Richard Brodsky, FACEBOOK	$25.00
Barbara Carter Marks, FACEBOOK	$50.00
Susan Rubin Abrams, FACEBOOK	$35.00
Ronald A. Fatoullah Congratulations on your accomplishments with the Marathon and for raising money for such important causes. Thank you. Ron	$200.00
Michael Southwood	$20.00
Gino's Pizza of Baldwin	$25.00
Michael Southwood	$50.00
Anne Oluoch	$50.00
Jodi Brodsky, FACEBOOK	$20.00
Jacqueline M. Seltzer, FACEBOOK	$65.00
Barbara Carter Marks, FACEBOOK	$50.00
Susan Rubin Abrams, FACEBOOK	$35.00
Leslie Gillenson, FACEBOOK	$25.00
Elizabeth Siano Davidoff, FACEBOOK	$15.00
Jerry Kelly, FACEBOOK	$50.00
Susan Keogh, FACEBOOK	$20.00
Nancy Nowak, FACEBOOK	$20.00
Donna Rosen, FACEBOOK	$25.00
Luisa Dutra, FACEBOOK	$180.00
Patti Albertson, FACEBOOK	$75.00
Nancy J. & James J. Capozzi, Jr	$25.00
PL Radin Agency, Allstate Insurance	$100.00
Gladys Brodsky	$50.00
N.P.S. Grocers Inc	$50.00
Elizabeth Horstmann	$100.00
Local 338 RWDSU/UFCW	$1,000.00
Dean C. & Anna Backer	$1,000.00
John Campbell	$100.00
Janice McCourt We are honored to support your initiative helping the children in Kenya! Best wishes in achieving your goal!	$100.00
H & B Premier Tax & Accounting LLC	$150.00
Irene R. & Andrew C. Goldberg	$125.00
Glen Wolther	$500.00
elitefeats	$761.79
Cliff and Megan Davidson Thanks for all you do to help the world, Richard and Jodi!	$100.00
Boardwalk Bagel	$150.00
FACEBOOK Alan Steinberg	$180.00
FACEBOOK Chalinde Thande	$20.00
FACEBOOK Elizabeth Siano Davidoff	$20.00
FACEBOOK Jerry Adamo	$25.00
Robert J Mayer	$75.00
Dave McGillivray	$100.00
Anonymous	$2,300.00
Jameelah Aziz	$100.00
Dr. Tarika James	$1,000.00
Jeffrey & Paula Gural	$2,500.00
GalaFresh Farms Great Job, Richard!	$100.00
J Mazzitelli Construction Corp	$150.00
Baldwin Bagel Cafe	$50.00
Russo Law Group, P.C.	$250.00
Speakeasy	$100.00
M.A. Steinbock	$100.00
Thomas M. & Laura P. Leonard	$100.00
ABRZ International Ltd	$100.00
Abraham Roofing	$100.00
Manny & Gail Levy	$100.00
Jacqueline Seltzer	$50.00
Alan I. Stein & Gale Greenberg	$50.00
McDonald's Thank you Richard for leading using the fight against AIDS	$1,000.00
Fitman Enterprises LLC Club Pilates of Oceanside	$100.00
The Pat Agresti Memorial Foundation Inc on behalf of Dr. Richard Sartori, thanks for donating meds for orphan dinner dances.	$500.00
Linda Armstrong Keep up all the great work that you do.	$50.00
Lancer Insurance Company	$100.00
Guttermans	$250.00
Tikals Auto Repair my favorite auto mechanic in Inwood + Alberto Perez is an excellent runner.	$100.00
Anonymous well done Richard!
D'Cocco's Italian Restaurant	$100.00
Seniors Helping Seniors	$100.00
Friends of Missy Miller	$100.00
Gary Alan Lieberman	$100.00
Honda of Valley Stream	$500.00
Key Food East Long Beach	$100.00
Gretchen & Jay Holdash	$100.00
Brenner Dental PC	$100.00
Judy Noonan So happy to support you and your efforts in Kenya. Hope to join you some day!	$100.00
Anonymous Keep up the amazing work!
Grand View Auto Body	$100.00
Ronald & Shelley Friedman	$50.00
Denise Ford	$50.00
Ridgewood Savings Bank	$200.00
Judith Weitz	$25.00
Rabbi Jack Segal Discretionary Fund	$25.00
Natalie & Michael A. Southwood	$30.00
Mark & Joan Kavarsky	$10.00
Constance Otradovec	$100.00
Law Office of David A. Adhami	$25.00
Reuben Blumenthal Charity Fund	$75.00
Marianne Zacharia Best Wishes for success!	$25.00
Francine & Lenny Goldstein Family Foundation	$100.00
David T. Diamond, Special	$100.00
Shawn Momtahen, Karen E. Pickler	$50.00
G4 Development Group LLC	$360.00
Communications Workers of America Local 1104	$100.00
Lawrence S. Shaw	$25.00
Freeport Garage Door Co., Inc	$250.00
LESLIE B RHEINGOLD You’re amazing! Keep it up!!!	$25.00
Richard Brodsky, FACEBOOK	$25.00
Nicolle Fransson, FACEBOOK	$25.00
Pat Zeman, FACEBOOK	$10.00
Elizabeth Siano Davidoff, FACEBOOK	$20.00
Marianne Beatty Zacharia, FACEBOOK	$20.00
Tom Gillin, FACEBOOK	$50.00
Mary Mase, FACEBOOK	$20.00
Richard Brodsky, FACEBOOK	$10.00
Jacqueline M. Seltzer, FACEBOOK	$50.00
Gary Rosenberg, FACEBOOK	$800.00
Rebecca Rothchild Lindenbaum, FACEBOOK	$250.00
A. Joshua Ehrlich, FACEBOOK	$75.00
Angel Paula, FACEBOOK	$5.00
Elizabeth Siano Davidoff, FACEBOOK	$10.00
Estella Clasen, FACEBOOK	$100.00
Alan Stein, FACEBOOK	$50.00
Catherine Ferris, FACEBOOK	$20.00
Richard Brodsky, FACEBOOK	$50.00
Michael A. Southwood, FACEBOOK	$25.00
Mary Hoar, FACEBOOK	$10.00
Nick Spano, FACEBOOK	$80.00
Ellen Winkler, FACEBOOK	$25.00
Joseph Desimone, FACEBOOK	$100.00
Eugene Elaine Karahalias, FACEBOOK	$10.00
Carol Unger Rubin, FACEBOOK	$25.00
Lenore Katz, FACEBOOK	$50.00
Steve Candeloro	$25.00
Mike Spano, FACEBOOK	$250.00
Albert-Ilana Galatan, FACEBOOK	$18.00
A. Joshua Ehrlich, FACEBOOK	$80.00
Brian Fallon, FACEBOOK	$20.00
Estella Clasen	$500.00
Richard Brodsky	$5.00

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