Matthew Lopez’s Personal Marathon Page


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Fundraising Goal: $3,000
Raised So Far: $2710.20

* Fundraising totals updated
every Thursday.

Name: Matthew Lopez


Age: 23

Running History: Before last year the only way I would be run if I was forced or it was a part of a sport. In the past year I have started running for my health and finished the Hyannis Marathon in February 2009.

How He’s Training: Following the wise words of Ambry Burfoot (1968 Boston Marathon Winner) aka his book.

GRS Connection: Lena Forman, a high school friend, is currently a GRS member in Zambia.

Message: Don’t consider donating, just do it! Whatever amount you choose to donate will be greatly appreciated!

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News

IMF Managing Director Calls GRS “Inspirational”

IMF Managing Director Calls GRS “Inspirational”

Dominique Strauss-Kahn, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, made time during a whirlwind trip to South Africa to visit  Grassroot Soccer in Soweto yesterday.  In between meetings with the Minister of Finance, business leaders, and students at the Witwatersrand University to discuss the challenges facing the South African economy, Mr. Strauss-Kahn was received at [...]