Israel ran the Bound for Boston Half Marathon on September 6, 2026 in Johns Creek, GA to raise funds for Teach Haiti, honoring his parents Lyonel and Myrtho with the L & M Half Marathon Invitational.
This September, one runner turned 13.1 miles into a mission for Haitian education. Israel (@haitiansilverback) laced up for the Bound for Boston Half Marathon in Johns Creek, Georgia on September 6, 2026, running to raise support for Teach Haiti, a nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to quality education for children in Haiti. He crossed the finish line in 1:53:51.9, holding an average pace under 9 minutes per mile — a strong finish for a race that was never really about the clock.
The Numbers Behind the Finish Line
Thirteen-point-one miles is a long way to carry a cause, but Israel made every one of them count. He finished the Bound for Boston Half Marathon in 1 hour, 53 minutes, and 51.9 seconds, averaging under 9 minutes per mile from start to finish — a pace that reflects months of training leading up to race day. Behind that finish time is a bigger goal: Israel set out to raise $20,000 for Teach Haiti through the L & M Half Marathon Invitational, turning every mile of the course into a step toward that number.
A Race With a Name and a Story
Israel named his personal fundraising effort the L & M Half Marathon Invitational, in honor of his parents, Lyonel and Myrtho. Their support of his own education is what first sparked his passion for helping give Haitian students the same opportunity. Running under this name was his way of carrying their legacy forward, one mile at a time.
Why He Ran for Teach Haiti
Access to consistent, quality education remains one of the biggest challenges facing children in Haiti. Teach Haiti works to close that gap, and every mile Israel ran on September 6th was tied to that mission. Community members followed along on Instagram at @haitiansilverback for training updates leading up to race day — and now that the race is complete, you can see his photos and a full fundraising recap there as well.
How You Can Support
- Get involved: Interested in running for Teach Haiti in a local race in your area? Reach out to Teach Haiti at info@teachhaiti.org to learn how you can turn your next race into a fundraiser.
- Sponsor a student: Support Haitian education directly at teachhaiti.org/sponsor-a-student.
Every step of the L & M Half Marathon Invitational was a step toward better educational opportunities for children in Haiti. With a goal of raising $20,000, Israel’s run isn’t just a personal milestone — it’s a fundraising effort that can help fund tuition, classroom materials, and teacher support for students who might otherwise go without. Thank you to everyone who cheered Israel on this September 6th in Johns Creek, Georgia, and to everyone who has contributed toward his $20,000 goal.