Joseph Stark

 

I'm taking part the August 24 Spartan Race in Temecula, CA and am humbly asking those who are willing to make a small contribution to my fundraising campaign. I will be donating raised funds to Blessings in a Backpack, a non-profit that provides meals to school aged children experiencing food insecurity.  

 

A little background as to why I selected this non-profit. One - I've never felt like much of an emotional person and struggled understanding concept of empathy as it seemed contrived, illogical, or non-pragmatic. However, since the birth of my two children, my heart and soul are quite different. The emotional connection to a child is something special. Their hurts and joys are your hurts and joys. You want to protect them from everything. This care applies to other kids. It's hard to see children who aren't getting the absolute best and you feel the pain of their parents due to shared experience. My wife can attest to my newfound "softness" during movies where a child might be sick or hurt and I try my best to conceal my tears 😆

 

Secondly, due to the nature of my full time job and the demands of being a father and husband after work, it's difficult for me to volunteer and contribute in the ways that I know I'd be most impactful. Although I'm now a washed up Division I athlete and can assure you there is no chance I'm setting any personal records on this race, I can at least complete it and make a minor impact and benefit others.  

 

I will be mentally and physically pushing myself to the limit, both in training and on race day, to help make a difference for a cause that's close to my heart and worthy of this effort.

 

Please help me reach my fundraising goal by making a secure online donation and by posting a message of support. Any contribution small or large is greatly appreciated!

 

Donations made through this platform are secure and will be remitted directly to my charity of choice and a tax receipt automatically issued to you.

 

Thanks so much for your support!