Miles for Melissa: Support Direct Relief's Life-Saving Work

Welcome to Nomad Run Club's event: Miles for Melissa happening at Prospect Park!
Join us on December 13, 2025 at 9:00 AM EST for a 5k Run and Walk to raise money for Hurricane Relief. All the donations will go to Direct Relief to be used for the pressing needs of those in the Caribbean affected by this tragedy. All donations are tax deductible.
LOCATION/DIRECTIONS:
The start line is marked on the map by the "Rustic Shelter" off of S Lake Dr, Brooklyn, NY 11215. To get there, take the Southeast entrance of Prospect Park by176 Parkside Ave, Brooklyn NY 11226.
*WAIVER* (for runners/walkers only):For those signing up to be a runner/walker via our Eventbrite link (down below), you will be sent a waiver via the email/phone number you use to register for the event that must be signed in order for you to participate in the run/walk! Looking forward to seeing you there!
Let's come together to support Direct Relief's incredible work in providing aid to those in need!
MORE ON THE EVENT:
The recent Hurricane Melissa has caused catastrophic impact, with widespread destruction of roofs and infrastructure, mass power outages, and severe flooding and landslides in Jamaica, followed by significant effects throughout the Caribbean. This storm has destroyed homes and killed dozens, leaving families and communities at risk of further harm and desecration.
Direct Relief is an incredible organization dedicated to delivering life-saving medicines and emergency aid to those in desperate need. Whether it’s wildfire survivors in California or communities affected by hurricanes in the Caribbean, Direct Relief ensures that essential resources reach people quickly and effectively. Your support can make a significant difference in the lives of those facing disasters and health crises
Note from the Organizer:
In 2017, Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, causing the longest blackout in U.S. history and triggering a severe humanitarian crisis. While my home was spared the worst, many I knew lost everything. For weeks, we were cut off from loved ones, especially those in the countryside who went months without power or clean water. It was a time when hope was hard to find.
But then, I witnessed the true meaning of Puerto Rico Se Levanta. It wasn't just a slogan, but a reality that was unfolding in our streets. I witnessed communities uniting: cooking for one another, clearing debris from homes and streets, and children finding joy again, playing in the sunlight. Even in the darkest nights, people created festivities to lift each other's spirits. At times I saw fear, and at others immense strength, but most of all, a profound commitment to stay and rebuild our island home.
That same spirit of communal support is one I now find every week running the streets of New York. During races and marathons, I see strangers cheering each other on, runners sharing words of encouragement, and thousands moving together for a common cause. It’s the same profound sense of people showing up for one another that I witnessed in the wake of Maria.
That is precisely why we are organizing this run for Hurricane Melissa. We are channeling the collective energy of our community into a tangible cause to raise funds for Direct Relief. This is a chance to bring people together not just for the love of running, but for the love of helping one another rise.
Join the effort! Your participation provides critical aid for communities affected by Hurricane Melissa in the Caribbean.

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