A group residence for homeless veterans in Colorado opened its doors on July 11, thanks, in huge part, to a massive fundraiser by a high-school student marathon runner.
The runner, 17-year-old Michael Ferrara of Ringoes, New Jersey, ran the 26.2 miles from Sandy Hook to Spring Lake alongside veterans supporters Team RWB (Red, White, and Blue). Crossing the finish line in 4 hours and 22 minutes, he was able to raise and donate $12,000 to Houses for Warriors, a Colorado-based nonprofit helping homeless and at-risk veterans access emergency housing and housing resources.
