Nasir is Running for a Cause has raised $15,015 out of their goal of $1,000,000
Running to
Connect Ambition to Opportunity
“In a time when most Americans believe the American Dream is dead and economic mobility is farfetched, the first-generation college population is a true testament to the fact that the American Dream is reachable.”
- Nasir Qadree, Huffington Post
In 2010, I set out to run 51 marathons, one in every state plus Washington D.C., to raise $1 million for first-generation college students. My fundraising will support scholarships and America Needs You (ANY), a nonprofit that fights for economic mobility for first-generation college students. To date, I have completed 17 marathons. With every marathon I run, your support allows first-generation college students to access the opportunities they need to realize their potential.
Thank you for your support, and let's continue to spread the word! Do not hesitate to reach out to me, I am always keen to run with you!
To learn more about me and my goals visit about.me/nasirqadree. Follow my progress on Instagram and Twitter @NasirQadree.
Next race:
OCTOBER 16-17, 2021 Denver Colfax Marathon
About America Needs You
ANY fights for economic mobility for ambitious, first-generation college students from low-income households. Their flagship program, the Fellows Program, helps students maintain enrollment in school and make the connection between college and career. They do this by providing a structured career development curriculum, one-on-one mentorship from talented young professionals and access to extensive professional networks.
At a time when only 11% of first-generation college students graduate from college, students served by ANY achieve outstanding results:
- Over 90% of Fellows gain hands-on experience in career-trajectory internships or projects
- Over 90% of Fellow alumni graduate within six years of enrollment
- Nearly 90% of Fellow alumni or employed or enrolled in graduate school within six months of graduating
You can learn more about America Needs You by visiting their website at www.americaneedsyou.org.
In the News
Read the media coverage of my journey:
December 10, 2017 - Dallas NBC DFW
January 9, 2018 - The Huffington Post
November 30, 2018 - Memphis Local 24
Your Impact:
Resume Review and Mock Interviews $25
Your gift can help first-generation college students prepare for a successful career by supporting the Fellows Program's resume review and mock interviews.
Internship Support $50
Your gift can help a first-generation college student gain valuable workplace experience in an internship.
