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Philanthropist's Barefoot Run Across America Begins at Battery Park, September 9.
Youth Services Commissioner, Columbia Professor to Speak at Press Conference.
"It's an honor to have these gentlemen say a few words about RunTellmanRun before I take off," said Knudson, who will also be speaking at the press conference. "As authorities on the plight of homeless youth in this country, [Thompson andChong] understand why I'm running and why I'm raising all this money to fight this problem."
Knudson will solicit donations from individuals and corporate sponsors during the run, setting himself a fund raising goal of $100,000,000.00 to combat youth homelessness.
Knudson will depart from the Esplanade Plaza by the North Cove Marina in Battery Park City at approximately 9:15 a.m. on September 9 and head north on the West Side Highway. He'll then cross the George Washington bridge and head west. "I hope to average a marathon a day, 7 days per week, as I move toward L.A.," said Knudson.
All media are invited to attend the press conference, which will be immediately proceeded by a one-mile Fun Run along the Esplanade. See contact information below for any inquiries.
About Tellman Knudson:
Tellman Knudson, 31, is a serial entrepreneur who has had great success in internet marketing. He is CEO of OvercomeEverything, ListBuildingClub and several other ventures. Tellman overcame femoral antiversion, a debilitating leg condition, to compete on his high school cross country running team, setting several school records and competing for the New Hampshire state championship. Tellman learned to leverage his ADHD, a condition that hinders many, to his creative and financial benefit. He has even been CEO of a busy hypno-therapy practice. Tellman resides in Vermont with his wife and long-time partner, Jodi Meehan, and toddler son, Torgor.
About RunTellmanRun:
Tellman Knudson seeks to be the first person to run across America barefoot. He begins his 3,200+ mile journey in Battery Park, New York on September 9th and heads west, running the equivalent of one marathon a day. The route follows historic Route 66 for much of the way, with stops in Cleveland, Chicago, St. Louis, Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Phoenix and finishing on the pier in Santa Monica, California.
http://www.runtellmanrun.com/.
About Teenage Homelessness:
Over two million youth (between the ages of 12 and 24) will experience at least one episode of homelessness each year and over 100,000 youth sleep on the street for 6 months or more in America. The vast majority of homeless, street-dependent youth will experience amplified risk of exposure to physical assault, rape, sexual exploitation, recruitment into gangs, and deepening mental health illnesses.Tellman Knudson has set a goal of raising $100 million dollars to help create the programs to reduce the risk these youth face on a daily basis, help get them off the streets, and rebuild their lives.
Run with Tellman:
Join Tellman Knudson for a section of his journey across America. Organized running events are planned for major cities along the route. Visit http://www.runtellmanrun.com for a complete listing of events.
Donate:
To make a donation, visit http://www.runtellmanrun.com/ and help re-build the lives of homeless and at-risk youths. .
CONTACT:
Luke Q. Stafford, On-the-Ground PR Super Ninja
www.RunTellmanRun.com
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