Kate Heise

Hi Family and Friends,

In September of this year, I’m taking on a huge personal milestone—I'll be running in the 2025 Berlin Marathon on behalf of an incredible organization: Keep a Child Alive (KCA). I couldn’t be more excited to run my very first marathon and to do it in support of a cause that’s making a real difference around the world.

Keep a Child Alive was co-founded by Alicia Keys in 2003 with the mission to provide essential support to children and young people affected by HIV/AIDS. Over the years, KCA has expanded its reach to over 150,000 individuals across Africa and Asia, working side by side with local partners and frontline activists. Their impact is wide-ranging: from healthcare access and education to economic empowerment and sustainable development, KCA helps young people and families not only survive, but thrive.

All donations will go directly to Keep a Child Alive and will help fund the programs that bring opportunity, health, and hope to children and communities that need it most. Thanks so much for your encouragement and generosity! #TeamKCA

See below how your donation helps: 

$30 Provides one month of comprehensive, life-saving care to a child living with HIV.

$75 Empowers women and girls through education and vocational training programs, helping them build brighter futures for themselves and their communities.

$100 Provides emergency relief to families facing crises, such as natural disasters or conflict, offering shelter, food, and medical assistance.

$250 Provides trauma-informed counseling sessions and supports child advocates helping children cope with abuse and navigate legal proceedings.

$500 Funds community development projects, such as building schools or healthcare facilities, to improve the lives of children and families in underserved areas.