Name: Jacquelyn Todaro

Location: Westbury, New York

Interests: Running (obviously), Good Books, Good Food and spending time with my kids and family.

How many marathons have you run? Zero Marathons so far. This will be my first one! (I figure if I only have one in me, it should be the NYC Marathon!)

Why did you decide to join Team African Leadership Foundation? I decided to join the Team African Leadership Foundation because I figured if little children can walk hundreds of miles facing starvation, disease and challenges we cannot fathom to escape their war ravaged villages in order to try to reach safety and the smallest glimmer of hope for the promise of a better life, then the least I can do is use my passion for running to try to raise some money and awareness to contribute to their dreams.

What motivates you to train everyday? The thought of the challenges that these children face every day (and the pint of Baskin Robbins that I eat every night!)

Favorite quote: "You have brains in your head, you have feet in your shoes, you can steer yourself any direction you choose." - Dr. Seuss