As a teacher of the Hoffman Process, I've had the opportunity to work with hundreds of individuals committed to making their lives and this world a better place. Among the most inspiring people I have gotten to know are the teens, teachers and mentors at NYC Youth at Risk, San Jose Youth at Risk, and the Hyde Schools -- all are partners with the Hoffman Institute Foundation's youth programs. With these affiliates, Hoffman's youth programs help inner-city teens transform negative love patterns, interrupt cycles of teen parenthood, violence, incarceration, and low academic achievement. This work has touched me immeasurably. All proceeds gained from this race -- my first full marathon! -- will go to support Hoffman's youth programs, allowing us to reach more teens and their mentors. Please partner with me in supporting this life-changing cause.