"[This giveaway] is a huge part of what we as a part of New York Road Runners do to help accomplish our mission of creating healthier lives and stronger communities through the transformative power of running," NYRR CEO Rob Simmelkjaer said. "Our partners at New Balance have donated over 40,000 shows that we've been able to give away to kids from more than 1,000 schools around the United States. This is part of how we get kids active and moving at an early age. When a kid gets a brand new pair of running shoes, it makes them not only happy, but more excited about running and moving. We're so happy to be able to do this today with our friends from New Balance."
"What I like most about [running] is that you get a chance to just have fun," said Aniyah, a Rising New York Road Runners participant. "It just takes away all the things that are bothering you, like schoolwork and other things you’re thinking about. It keeps me active and excited to move around with my friends."
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