NYCRUNS Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon 2026

This April, I’ll be running the NYCRUNS Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon to raise money for a cause that means a great deal to me. I’ll be joining my colleagues at Brooklyn Defender Services (BDS) to run and raise money to support our Critical Items Fund and advocacy efforts to eliminate and reduce the harmful impacts of the criminal 
legal, family policing and immigration systems.

As you may know, BDS is a public defense office whose mission is to provide outstanding representation and advocacy free of cost to people facing loss of freedom, family separation and other serious legal harms. Contributions will help sustain our Critical Items Fund, which provides our clients with essential resources like phones, 
transportation, clothing, and assistance covering costly immigration application fees. Additionally, funds raised will support our advocacy efforts and allow us to expand our community education initiatives which empower New Yorkers with the legal education and resources they need to protect their rights when it matters the most. 

My goal is to raise $1,000 to support the people and communities served by BDS. Will you help me reach my goal?