Eliza Swedberg's Fundraiser
Chasing dreams and, with your support, helping others get a chance to chase their own.
Join me and help make a difference, please give today.
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Christine De Siato
"You are such an inspiration! Congrats on reaching your goal."
$50
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Barb/Clyde Simonson
"Wonderful goal Eliza—great job👏🏼🏃♀️❤️❤️"
$50
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Emory Messeroff
"Congratulations, Eliza! You’re a badass and we’re so proud to know and love you. ❤️"
$50
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Laura Henning-Perkins
"Yay, Eliza! So proud of you and what a great organization!"
$114
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Debra Lehman
"YOU DID IT! The 4th grader I met at Purdy, prior to a new school year, has had an incredible journey and I can’t wait to see what’s next for you!"
$140
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Debra Lehman
"Congrats!Dan and Donna Lehman"
$25
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Veronica Jurges
"So awesome! Loved seeing all your posts and stories as you achieved your goal!!! 👏🏼"
$50
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Sara Lastusky
"Damn, girl! Your dad would be proud ❤️"
$25
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Robyn Newcomb
"Watching from the sidelines as you crush you goals and cheering you on!"
$50
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Megan Hartwick
"I’m so fucking proud of you."
$50
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Robert and Melissa Swedberg
"We are so proud of you!"
$100
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Tarini Singh
"You’re such an inspiration! There’s one extra $ for some Indian luck :)."
$41
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Victoria Loudon
"We'll be thinking of you this Sunday! Hope you enjoyevery moment!Wih love,Uncle Steve and Aunt Vikee"
$100
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Jessica Spiers
"Such a great cause and an amazing accomplishment. You are inspiring!"
$100
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Cassie Faber
I donated in support of this campaign.
$50
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Jeff Olson
"This has been amazing to watch from afar. I seem to lose someone to addiction every year now; a worthy cause."
$20
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Jaclyn Rose
"Proud of you!"
A supporter of Eliza Swedberg
"Good luck on your continued quest to reach that magic number!"
A supporter of Eliza Swedberg
"Sykes Christmas donation pick for 2022."
$35
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Suzanne McKechnie
"Merry Christmas Eliza & Erik from Aunt Marti.For the Sykes donation pick of 2022."
$20
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Todd and Peggy Bealhen
"Thank you for the lovely introduction to The Herren Project! What a wonderful example you are setting for others. Reach for the stars!"
$100
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Victoria Loudon
"So proud for you Eliza, and Eric!So glad you're ending in the US in Florida. What a wonderful way to end this adventure! With family and friends!"
$100
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John Sykes
"Such a worthwhile cause and a great way to honor your father’s memory. Your effort will make a difference. John Sykes"
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Isabelle Jones
"40 for 40! You’re smashing it. Love watching your journey!"
$40
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Isabelle Jones
"40 for 40! Congratulations, you’re smashing it. Love watching your journey 🌟"
$40
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Michelle Calhoun
"Love seeing your adventures - so impressive!!"
$50
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Megan Bickle
"I’ve loved following your adventures! What an amazing way to challenge yourself while raising awareness for addiction."
$100
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David Michell
"Go Eliza, a great cause and an amazing effort"
$50
Lauren Balestreri
"It's always about the journey ❤️"
$100
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Helen Riley
"🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️"
$75
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Julie P
"Thank you for sharing your story, Eliza. You inspire me! Best of luck on completing your 40 in 40!!!"
$100
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Marla Arnall
"You're an inspiration for finding joy in life despite tremendous hardships. Thanks for sharing your story x"
$100
Join me in supporting real change. Let’s support good in the world and make a difference. Help us for HERREN PROJECT!
Just a small donation will go a long way to helping me meet my goal for HERREN PROJECT.
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MY STORY
My dad did not live to see age 40. One month shy of a new decade, he died from an acute overdose on top of long term substance abuse. The last years of his 30s, leading up to this point, he lost so much and pulled further and further away - unable to get or take the help he needed.
Like many people in their late 30s, shortly after I turned 37 - I started to really examine my life and consider what I wanted by the time I reached a new decade. I wanted my years leading up to this milestone to be fulfilling and I wanted to enter my 40s healthy and happy. At that point, I'd run 10 marathons over the course of ~12 years. I'd become competitive - running Boston, and running NYC and Tokyo as a qualifier. I'd run sub 3:15. But this level of running was hard on my body and mind, I was tired of injuries, and was losing my love for the sport due to the process of intense training to compete in marathons.
So I created a different kind of goal - one that would run me into the next decade happy, healthy, and fulfilled through things I loved: running and travel.
40 marathons. 40 countries. 4 years. Finishing within the month leading to my 40th birthday. (Feb 2023) It's not about the time and pace, it's about the journey.
I set myself up to have a very different path to age 40 than my father had. I am chasing this goal for me - but also to honor my dad. And to do that, I am raising money for Herren Project. Since 2011, Herren Project has helped thousands of individuals and families heal from the disease of addiction through treatment placement assistance, recovery scholarships and family support services. They have also brought prevention programs and wellness initiatives to schools and communities nationwide to empower people to make healthy choices.
This non-profit organization is doing so many good things with the money raised and it's incredible just how aligned the mission is with the reasons I'm running into age 40 with this crazy goal.
YOU CAN HELP. Please join this journey with me and make a donation today.