Having grown up in an impoverished communist country with food and water rations, electricity shortages, and a pervasive lack of freedom, the options of what I can do and become were limited.… Continue reading
Exactly five months from today I will be reaching Dhangadhi region in Nepal! ❤ I can’t wait to meet the children and their families! I get really emotional every time I think about… Continue reading
Nashville marathon is DONE! 7th marathon for #run2buildschools!!! It was one hard marathon. I got really sick around mile 18. Terrible lower back pain that it turned out later to be kidney stones.… Continue reading
Last Friday was my birthday!! Such a BEAUTIFUL birthday! The whole week was pretty sweet. 🙂 My amazing boss and coworkers had a cake party for me at work and then they took… Continue reading
Today I am running my 7th marathon for run2buildschools – Nashville Marathon! My parents came all the way from Romania to support me! ❤ I am HaPpY!!! As so many of you… Continue reading
This weekend I’m visiting my best friend’s family in New Jersey. I always get so happy when I’m here! Last night Gabi, Sebi and I worked on a cute little project for run2buildschools.… Continue reading
Nashville Marathon is coming up soon! My mother from Romania is coming to support me!!! So excited, I can barely sleep. ❤ ❤ ❤ #tbt selfie of mom and I last year in… Continue reading
I am so HaPpY to announce that my trip to Nepal this year is almost finalized. Trip days are November 7 – November 16. During this time, I will be helping a community… Continue reading
Last Saturday I ran my sixth marathon, Washington DC marathon! I ran it with my dear friend, Kelly. It was Kelly’s first marathon!!! I was so happy to be with her and see… Continue reading
Run2buildschools Athletic Line is finally out! ❤ You can now Purchase with Purpose at susanamonaco.com — 100% of the profits will go towards building schools in developing countries. This project has been… Continue reading
Last year, in December, I participated in the #GivingTuesday competition at AIG. Giving Tuesday is a beautiful movement of generosity that celebrates the spirit of giving back. It is the Tuesday after the… Continue reading
