“I run because it’s so symbolic of life. You have to drive yourself to overcome the obstacles. You might feel that you can’t. But then you find your inner strength and realize you’re capable of so much more than you thought.” —Arthur Blank

I have been a runner for many years. Since January 2023, I have been tracking the miles and will soon log my 4,000th mile. As I “close in” on this goal, a new goal - with a purpose - has emerged. I want to run another 1,400 miles. This will give me a total of 5,400 running miles since January 2023 (the distance from the northern most tip of Alaska to Miami, Florida). To help keep me motivated in running the next 1,400 miles, I am asking for pledges. The money earned will be given to another passion of mine: addiction recovery.

Faithful and True Ministries is a sex and pornography addiction recovery ministry in the Twin Cities. One of the many services Faithful and True provides for men every month is an intensive 3-day workshop. This workshop is a meaningful way for men to begin the journey of uncovering causes of their addiction, discovering that a new way of living is possible, and that hope, healing, and freedom from sex or pornography addiction can happen.

The cost of the 3-day workshop is $1,400. However, not all men that want to attend the workshop are able to afford the fee. The money raised through pledges will help make it possible for men to attend the workshop and experience the hope, healing, and freedom I have experienced. I want to “pay it forward” by giving men an opportunity to leave the addiction behind and become the kind of men God has designed them to be. Better men. Better husbands. Better fathers.

My goal is 1,400 miles. The cost of the workshop is $1,400. How cool would it be to receive pledges that collectively total $1.00 per mile? Here is the link to indicate your pledge. You can make a pledge per mile, or you may make a one-time donation. I will send bimonthly updates of my progress through email. Start date for this goal is November 1, 2025.

Thank you for your consideration and support.