167 | Team Force NYC Marathon Fundraising with Jennifer Ouellette

In this episode of the On the Runs podcast, Eric and Erika welcome back Jennifer Ouellette, who shares her inspiring journey through the Boston Marathon and her role as a teammate with the Marathon Mathletes and Team Force as they're fundraising for the NYC Marathon. The conversation delves into the various fundraising initiatives for Team Force, including yoga nights, charcuterie classes, and a big raffle night. They discuss the importance of community engagement, the excitement surrounding the New York City Marathon, and the collaborative spirit of the Mathletes. Jennifer emphasizes the significance of sharing and supporting each other's efforts in fundraising, while also highlighting the personal connections that make these events meaningful. The episode wraps up with a light-hearted discussion about future plans and the joy of running together.This episode is brought to you by My Race Tatts! Thank you for your support!My Race Tatts Affiliate Page - 15% of your purchase goes towards our TEAM FORCE Fundraising efforts for the NYC MarathonChapters00:00 Introduction and Energy Boost03:49 Jennifer's Boston Marathon Redemption06:45 The Marathon Mathletes and Team Force09:46 Fundraising Initiatives and Community Engagement12:24 Yoga Nights and Charcuterie Events15:15 Navigating Fundraising Challenges18:17 Building Community Through Events21:35 Creative Fundraising Ideas and Partnerships24:19 Cocktail Night Planning and Execution29:19 Perfect Sunday Afternoon Plans29:41 Running the New York City Marathon31:45 Fundraising Strategies and Raffles31:49 Sponsorships and Partnerships36:40 Exciting Raffle Night Details43:18 The Impact of Cancer and Team Force47:01 Excitement for New York and Community Involvement48:13 Virtual Participation and Fundraising Strategies50:38 Building a Supportive Community for Events54:33 Introducing the Mathletes and Their Journey56:33 Logistics and Group Dynamics for the Marathon59:27 Creative Fundraising Ideas and Community Engagement01:03:21 Exciting Prizes and Donations for the Raffle01:06:21 Final Thoughts and Future PlansMy Race Tatt's - Check out My Race Tatts and support the pod when you buy your next set by using our My Race Tatt's Link.Strava GroupLinktree - Find everything hereInstagram - Follow us on the gram YouTube - Subscribe to our channel Patreon - Support usThreadsEmail us at [email protected]'t Fear The Code Brown and Don't Forget To Stretch!