From Stroke Survivor to Marathon Finisher: Sekou’s Inspirational Journey of Perseverance and Purpose
“Just decide to do something magnificent for you. It will keep you on the track of seeking the best possible you you can be.”
— Sekou, Back on My Feet New York, FundRacer
Running for a Cause: Melanie’s Journey from LA Marathon FundRacer to San Francisco Volunteer
“Volunteering with Back on My Feet has broadened my perspective, showing the diversity of homeless profiles and debunking media stereotypes. Engaging with facility residents has fostered empathy, highlighting unique stories and dispelling clichés about homelessness, particularly in San Francisco.”
— Melanie, Back on My Feet San Francisco, Volunteer
Rising from Adversity: Dexter’s Journey from Guyana to Freedom, Success, and Advocacy in the U.S.
“My journey was really hard, but worth it. I’ve been able to help so many people. Five years ago, I came to Back on My Feet. and still I have a real team behind me all the time. It’s a real family.”
— Dexter, Back on My Feet New York, Alum
From Sleeping on the Subway to Attending Law School: Tyrena’s Story
“Although it takes time, the key is persistence. The key is to keep going. I think I’ve taken that resilience from walking to running and learned to implement that in other areas of life.”
— Tyrena, BoMFNYC Alum