Hats off to four 2018 alumnae—Kathryn Agustin, Marianne Hayes, Caroline Ow, and Cameron Parra— who laced up their shoes to run the Los Angeles Marathon on Sunday, March 16. Their hard work and dedication for their first marathon are true markers of the resilience, compassion, and commitment that St. Francis instills in our students. The girls ran to raise funds for the Natalie Giorgi Sunshine Foundation. Natalie Giorgi tragically passed away from an allergic food reaction at 13 years old.

Together the girls exceeded their fundraising goal and raised almost $12,000. The Sunshine Foundation will use this money for scholarships to Camp TAG, a weeklong summer camp for children with food allergies. Camp TAG, run by another nonprofit called FACCT, is offered at 3 different locations across the country – Nashville, Ohio and Michigan. The camp is a wonderful opportunity for children with allergies to enjoy the fun and friendship that comes with summer camp without worrying about allergy safe foods. We’re incredibly proud of our alumnae for their perseverance, their generous hearts, and the way they continue to live out the values they learned at St. Francis. Their commitment to honoring Natalie’s memory and making a difference in the lives of others exemplifies the kind of women they have become—leaders who will carry the lessons of faith, compassion, and service with them as they continue to inspire and make an impact in the world.