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Hello,

My name is James Tracy, a passionate advocate for clean water initiatives and a three-time Chicago Marathon finisher. This year, I have the honor of representing our community as I run the 2025 London Marathon in support of Team World Vision. My mission is to raise $25,000 to provide lifetime clean water to 500 people in need. Access to clean water is a basic human right, yet nearly 700 million people around the world lack this necessity, forcing them to walk miles daily for unclean water that often jeopardizes their health. I train and run throughout the Aurora-area community, using these miles to advocate for change and to engage others in this life-transforming mission.

I am seeking the support of local businesses in my fundraising request, and I wanted to reach out to local chambers of commerce to help me find some business partners. Specifically, I am looking for:

Business sponsorships: monetary donations in exchange for advertising (logo on my race jersey, social media, etc.)
Silent auction donations: donations of giftcards or product that I can in turn auction off for fundraising dollars. I have a live auction going at this link.
Local businesses that would be willing to post a fundraising sign (see attached)


To learn more or contribute, please visit my fundraising link at https://www.teamworldvision.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=422213, or contact me directly at jamesruns22@gmail.com. I also have my standard fundraising letter attached to this email. The London marathon will take place on 4/27/25.

Together, we can make a tangible difference in bringing clean water to those who need it most. Thank you for considering this opportunity to help create a brighter future for so many!