Running a marathon is a monumental undertaking. Even though I had been preparing for 1.8 years, it wasn’t until a few weeks ago that I truly grasped the significance of this feat. The turning point came when I made the decision to run for a charity organization in Brazil, specifically Casa da Crianca Paralítica de Campinas (https://www.ccp.org.br/web/). This organization provides vital medical, dental, and pedagogical support to children with physical and mental disabilities in Campinas, Sao Paulo State, Brazil. Moreover, during my preparations, I delved into the origin of the…