Countdown to Marathon: Race Week Is Here
With just one week to go until the Los Angeles Marathon, Team EPI has officially entered race week. This moment marks the culmination of months of training, community support, and a shared commitment to a cause that extends far beyond race day.
Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, Team EPI reached and surpassed our original $25,000 fundraising goal in support of Team Fox, the grassroots fundraising arm of The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. Every donation, message of encouragement, and shared story helped make this possible.
Reaching this milestone has been incredibly meaningful, but as race week arrives, our focus remains on continuing to raise critical funds and awareness for Parkinson’s research.
Why This Final Week Matters
Race week is about intention and reflection. It is a time to acknowledge the work that has already been done and to commit to the purpose behind every mile ahead.
Parkinson’s disease continues to affect nearly one million people in the United States, and the need for research funding remains urgent. With fundraising still open, Team EPI is using this final week to encourage continued support, knowing that every additional contribution helps drive progress.
Gary Blackwell, President of EPI Construction, shared what this final countdown means to him.
“This week is about focus and gratitude. Training prepares your body, but purpose prepares your mindset. Knowing that every step supports research and hope makes this experience incredibly meaningful.”
Training Complete. Purpose Front and Center.
With training largely behind us, Team EPI is shifting into recovery, preparation, and mental readiness. The miles logged across Los Angeles over the past months were not just about endurance, but about showing up consistently for a cause that matters.
As race day approaches, the team remains grounded in why we started this journey and for whom we are running.
One Week. One Team. One Purpose.
As we move toward the starting line, Team EPI carries the support of our community with us. The encouragement we have received has fueled this effort every step of the way.
Whether through donating, sharing our mission, or simply cheering us on, every form of support has made a difference.
How You Can Support Team EPI This Week
Fundraising remains open through race day, and there is still time to help us raise additional funds for Parkinson’s research.
https://give.michaeljfox.org/team/766468?campaignId=704699
Thank you for standing with Team EPI during race week and for being part of a journey defined by purpose, resilience, and collective impact.
