Angela Mwanza’s Personal Marathon Page


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Fundraising Goal: $5,000
Raised So Far: $4723.50

* Fundraising totals updated
every Thursday.

Name: Angela Mwanza
Age: 39 (but very well preserved)

Running History: Boston marathon as a bandit in ‘99; frequently spotted up and down the Brooklyn Heights promenade and Brooklyn Bridge.

How She’s Training: Very early morning with long weekend runs.

GRS Connection: I wanted to run for a charity that supported issues that I am passionate about. When I read about GRS’ work in Africa/ Zambia in the fight against HIV/ AIDS I reached out and begged to be on the team.

Message: It is an honor to support the wonderful work of GRS and I hope you will join me. I would like to dedicate this marathon to my sister Juliet who is very missed.

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