I’ve been fortunate to have personally visited the museum 3 times already. However my most favorite visit was in April 2025 when I brough 16 Explorers from our tour company into the museum to experience it for themselves. This provided for additional exposure to what they offer and additional revenue to the organization..

I’ve always had a soft spot for animals, so it was a natural pair up with the Save the Rhino folks. In August 2025 I was leading a group tour thru South Africa. I was able to take a group into one of the parks to see the conservation efforts in action. What a way to experience and preserve these amazing creatures! (note: geolocator has been disabled from photo to preventillegal poaching)

Beginning in 2026, I am hoping to collaborate with this organization.

What began as a mission to combat hookworm and HIV has transformed into something far greater. The Kenyan National Television has recognized Shoe4Africa as “The Changemakers in Kenya,” and for good reason.

Peter Morrissey Youth Fund

Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries (Goodwill)’s mission is to help individuals with barriers to self-sufficiency to achieve independence and dignity through work. Not charity, but a chance. Goodwill provides job training and career services to 6,300 people each year.

Goodwill’s Boston Marathon team raises funds for the Peter Morrissey Youth Fund, named in memory of a longtime board member and advocate for Goodwill who helped shape the organization’s marathon program and was passionate about supporting young people. Goodwill’s history in the community includes a long tradition of formative programs for youth. Today, the organization offers many opportunities for high school students in Boston, with the goal of helping young people to bridge successfully into adulthood and enter the workforce. Programs are tailored to young people in underserved communities who most need the support, including young adults with disabilities and those from low-income families. Your support of the team will help youth of all abilities during a critical time as they transition to independent lives as adults.

Funds raised by Team for Kids members support NYRR youth and community programs. This includes Rising New York Road Runners, NYRR’s youth program and events platform. Through school-based programs, youth events, and a collection of digital resources, Rising New York Road Runners brings free running and fitness programs to students across the country.

Team for Kids funds help support programs for nearly 250,000 children nationwide, including 125,000 in New York City’s five boroughs. These programs help to build students’ motivation, confidence, and desire to be physically active for life.

Since 2002, Team for Kids members have raised more than $74 million dollars.

Funding helps pay for training for teachers and coaches, most of whom are volunteers; program and practice supplies; and student incentives.

For most of these kids, running with an NYRR program is their only opportunity to get exercise or play sports. NYRR youth and community programs have been recognized by Partnership for a Healthier America as a leader in the fight against childhood obesity and health issues.

Stay tuned for this next chapter.