Gary Whitehead-Nudd's Fundraiser
Run for inclusion!
Help make a difference, please give today.
Support Inclusion and both The Kyle Pease Foundation and The Hoyt Foundation
In 2021, The Kyle Pease Foundation in partnership with The Hoyt Foundation had THREE Push-Assist teams cross the finish line at the Boston Marathon. I am thrilled to announce, that I have been chosen to represent one of two teams with Natalie my In-Chair athlete for the 2022 Boston Marathon on April 18th.
I am personally honored to be running this race, not only to represent our Foundation, but to also run in the honorary Bib of Dick and Rick Hoyt. This amazing Duo set the scene for demonstrating that passion and determination can prevail in achieving some unimaginable goals. They have also been a large influence on what The Kyle Pease Foundation stands for today. If you haven't heard about these legends visit their website site for some amazing information (The Hoyt Foundation).
In addition to enabling us to bring more awareness to the Foundation at the race, this fundraiser will also support all the other members of the KPF Family to continue racing throughout this year, giving them the opportunity to get out and feel included in society. Learn more about our mission and how those involved get life changing fulfillment out of their involvement.
Please consider donating to support our teams and our Foundation to represent at this years Boston Marathon!
Thanks you
Gary Whitehead-Nudd
Our Story
The Kyle Pease Foundation was founded in 2011 by brothers Kyle & Brent Pease upon completion of their first triathlon in April of that year. Kyle wanted to share the experience of inclusion with others, so the idea of KPF was born. After a few months of work, the group received their IRS determination as a 501(c)3 not for profit organization, and off they went. In March of 2012 they supported their first athlete and the brothers, and the organization has continued to grow since then.
Why It Matters
It isn’t about the race shirt or medal. Research has shown that an in-chair athlete experiences the same rush of endorphins their push-assist athlete does. More significant is that they and their families get to be like everyone else for a moment! Parents and loved ones get to cheer on their athlete just like everyone else. In-chair athletes get to say, “I did that!” KPF provides a sense of normalcy for those moments that these families do not get anywhere else as well as additional social networking opportunities that families with disabilities often struggle to find.