Matt Cavanaugh has completed his seventh marathon in the 1K12M challenge: the Hartford Marathon, which took place on Sunday, October 14, 2023. The Hartford race was a makeup for the San Francisco Marathon, which Matt missed due to injury.
Results:
| NKR Sponsored Athlete | Time | Pace | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Cavanaugh | 2:55:33 | 6:42 min/mi | 44/1,495 (overall) 41/935 (male) 2/141 (male 40-44) |
1K12M and the NKR
The National Kidney Registry is sponsoring the 1K12M (1 Kidney, 12 Marathons) challenge, in which kidney donor athletes Matt Cavanaugh and Hilary Baude will complete 12 marathons within one year—shattering the misperception that kidney donation imposes physical limits on donors. Along the way, they hope to raise awareness for the need for living kidney donors like themselves and motivate other athletes to consider donation.
Other organizations offering support:
For more information on 1K12M, contact Matt Cavanaugh at [email protected].
Financial Contributions
If you would like to support 1K12M in its efforts to raise awareness for living kidney donation, please consider making a financial donation to the National Kidney Donation Organization (NKDO).
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