I completed Volunteer New York’s 52 Acts of Kindness project by walking 52 half marathons to raise awareness of Military Families. I’ve decided to continue walking 100 half marathons for the USO of Metropolitan New York with an ultra marathon on Memorial Day.   If you’d like to learn about the 52 Acts of Kindness project, […]

Mother’s Day was my 50th half marathon with the goal of raising awareness of the sacrifices that Blue Star and Gold Star Military Families make. Please take a moment to hold in your heart today the Gold Star Mothers in your community. Your Neighbor, Ally

For her ultra-marathon training Ally completed a half marathon for The Richardson Family, whom we’ve known since our Long Island University days. Good luck to their son in Basic Training.  We are so proud of you.  Your Neighbors, The Gallin Family

#USOSpringBreak5K was a good way to get ready for my attempt at an ultramarathon on Memorial Day weekend to support the USO of Metropolitan NY.  The sign on my shirt is the name of Michael Arciola, who inspired my son to start Stars for Cars over 10 years ago.  All Good Things, Ally

According to the Blue Star Families 2020 Military Family Lifestyle Survey, only 27% of active-duty family respondents feel a sense of belonging to their local civilian community. Now that you see this, what will you do to let these families in your community know that they belong?  Go to starsforcars.org to see what we have […]