26 Miles for Major League Citizens
One Mile. One Mission. One Movement.
I am running 26.2 miles in the Boston Marathon to develop Major League Citizens — young people who are gainfully employed, civically engaged, and radical philanthropists.
Through LEAD Center For Youth, we use baseball for boys and tennis for girls to advance equity and well being through youth sports.
Every mile funded creates access, development, and opportunity.
THE BIG IDEA
Own a Mile. Build a Citizen.
This is not a donation. This is ownership. Every investment directly funds a specific part of a young person’s development.
THE GOAL
Built on the number 26 for clarity, scalability, and measurable impact.
THE BIG IDEA
$6,000 = 1 fully developed Ambassador (1 year):
- Travel and transportation
- Uniforms and equipment
- Coaching and training
- Meals and nutrition
- Facility access
- Showcases and exposure
- Academic and leadership development
You are not funding a program. You are funding a person.
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
Title Partner — $26,000
26 Miles presented by [Company Name]
- Premier branding across all platforms
- Race shirt and website feature
- Video storytelling integration
- Speaking engagement
- Book recognition
Mile Owner — $1,000 (26 total)
Own one mile of the journey
- Social media feature
- Website recognition
- Race shirt placement
- Book acknowledgment
Segment Partner — $5,200
Own a phase of the marathon:
- Miles 1–6: Conviction
- Miles 7–13: Commitment
- Miles 14–20: Discipline
- Miles 21–26.2: Becoming
Includes branded storytelling and campaign integration.
Community Investor — $26 to $2,600
- $26: Name listed
- $260: Social recognition
- $2,600: Book inclusion + signed copy
Total Campaign Structure
- Title Partners: $52,000
- Mile Owners: $26,000
- Segment Partners: $20,800
- Community Investors: $10,000+
Projected Total: $100,000+
Measurable Impact
We track:
- Youth served
- Academic progress
- College and career outcomes
- Social emotional growth
- Workforce readiness
CAMPAIGN EXPERIENCE
Race Day
- Branded shirt with sponsor recognition
- QR code to campaign page
Website
- Live updates
- Sponsor recognition
- Impact tracking
Social Media
- Weekly mile spotlight
- Training journey storytelling
- Community engagement
Book Integration
Sponsors become part of the long term story through content, recognition, and storytelling.
THE ASK
I am not running for time.
I am running for transformation.
It costs $6,000 to develop one player for a year.
My goal is to fund as many full journeys as possible.
Every mile funded creates access.
Every dollar invested develops a young person.
Every sponsor becomes part of the story.