Help Support Travis in his Cause!

I'm Running My First Marathon - And I'm Doing It for a Cause:

I’m thrilled to announce that on October 12, I’ll be running my first marathon in Cape Cod, Massachusetts.

Running for Something Bigger:

I’m running my first marathon in honor of my grandfather who passed away earlier this year. He grew up in an Italian family of 9 siblings, where nothing came easy. Through every hardship, he lived by a simple yet powerful motto: “Stay tough. Tough times don’t last; tough people do.” He passed down his Saint Michael necklace to me. I will wear this proudly as I am representing something greater than myself on race day.

In preparing for this milestone, I realized I wanted it to be about more than just me. My grandfather’s family lived with very little, relying on faith, family, and resilience. That perspective has fostered a deep sense of daily gratitude in my life, especially in a society where we often take basic necessities—like clean water, shelter, food, education, and healthcare—for granted.

I’m partnering with HOPe Charities and A-V Services, Inc. to raise funds for vulnerable communities around the world. These donations go directly to building schools, healthcare programs, clean water systems, and more- all aimed at creating self-sustaining futures.

Impact So Far:

HOPe Charities has already made a difference in:
Brazil, DR Congo, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Haiti, Honduras, India, Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania.

Current active projects are underway in:
Costa Rica, Honduras, Peru, and The Dominican Republic

 How You Can Help?

I'm asking friends, family, and supporters to consider donating per mile I run (22-mile max). Every dollar goes 100% to communities in need through HOPe Charities.

 *Donation Tiers:
• Tier 1: $1.00 per mile ($22 total)
• Tier 2: $2.00 per mile ($44 total)
• Tier 3: $3.00 per mile ($66 total)
• Tier 4: $4.00 per mile ($88 total)
• Tier 5: $5.00 per mile ($110 total)
• Tier 6: Donor’s choice per mile (22 miles total)

Every contribution, no matter the amount, makes a lasting impact. Thank you for your support and for helping me turn this personal journey into something that can change lives.

Let’s make every mile count!

Donations can be made online by clicking the Donate button below or by Check.

*All checks can be made out to HOPe Charity and be mailed to :
Hope Charity
941 McLean Ave, Suite 476
Yonkers, NY 10704

Thank you