Anne Curtis joins New York Marathon, dedicates run to Pinoy youth
Television host and actress Anne Curtis has crossed an item off her bucket list as she finished the New York Marathon, dubbed as the largest marathon in the world that coursed through five boroughs of the city.
Curtis, UNICEF Philippines’ celebrity advocate for children, dedicated her first ever marathon, which she called a “dream come true and personal milestone,” to the Filipino youth.
“I did it! My very first marathon in NYC! What a bucket list moment. I can’t explain how fulfilling it is when you cross the finish line. It certainly isn’t easy but the whole experience is worth the physical pain. Each borough (there were 5) had a different feel, music and vibe. The spectators are there to cheer you on, give you power up high-fives and push you when you feel like you want to stop,” Curtis wrote on Instagram, sharing a photo of her wearing a medal.
“To all the kababayans that were out there today to cheer me on… screaming and some even with posters, Maraming Salamat. Nakakaiyak and yan po ang dahilan kung bakit halos hindi nawala ang ngiti ko (Thank you so much. It’s touching and it’s why I the smile never left my face). After my first… I would like to conquer more! 26.2 or 42.165 dedicated and inspired by the FILIPINO YOUTH and it’s through God’s grace, I FINISHED,” she added.
Aside from finishing the race, Curtis also targeted to raise at least P42,000 for the 42 kilometers she ran, proceeds of which will go to UNICEF Philippines.
As of writing, Curtis has raised P52,353 from 22 donors.
Curtis’ “It’s Showtime” co-host Kim Atienza also joined the marathon, but had gastrointestinal issues.
“It was still a good race nevertheless, definitely the best marathon in the world,” Atienza wrote on Instagram. YG/RAM
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