Tuesday's Promise

11/04/2026

Congratulations, 2026 TCS New York City Marathon finishers—you were part of the LARGEST MARATHON IN THE WORLD with a record 61,146 finishers. 🌎🌍🌏

Let's celebrate 🎉⬇️!!!

11/04/2026

11/04/2026

As we look to start another cohort of Peer Support Groups, we're taking a moment to reflect on the impact these spaces continue to have.

Grief can often feel isolating, especially after experiencing a traumatic loss. Our Peer Support Groups are designed to remind participants that they don't have to navigate that journey alone. By bringing together individuals with shared experiences, these groups create a safe, supportive environment where participants can connect, share their stories, learn from one another, and find strength in a community that truly understands.

Whether navigating the loss of a sibling, parent, spouse, or serving as a first responder, participants discover that healing doesn't mean moving on, it means moving forward together.

The impact speaks for itself. Based on anonymous post-group feedback surveys, 100% of participants reported that the Peer Support Group was beneficial to their healing. Participants also shared feeling a greater sense of belonging, feeling understood by others who have experienced traumatic loss, and experiencing less isolation.

Every story shared, every conversation had, and every connection made is a reminder that healing happens in community. If you're interested in learning more about our Peer Support Groups or are ready to take the next step in your healing journey, please learn more here: https://www.tuesdayspromise.org/programs-events

10/28/2026

Today we honor all the first responders who answer the call to keep our communities safe. As 9/11 responder and advocate John Feal, recently commented, "9/11 is the longest day in the history of days." As long as the toll of 9/11 continues to impact responders and their families, our support for them continues. Thank you to all of the first responders, today and every day!

10/27/2026

We’re thrilled to announce that Tuesday’s Promise is an Official Charity Partner of the 2027 TCS Sydney Marathon on August 29, 2027! One of the prestigious Abbott World Marathon Majors, this iconic 26.2-mile race takes runners across the Sydney Harbour Bridge, through Australia’s stunning harbor city, and finishes at the world-famous Sydney Opera House! Run with purpose. Make every mile count.

Interested in running the Sydney Marathon with Tuesday's Promise? Fill out this form https://www.tuesdayspromise.org/endurance-inquiry for more details!

10/20/2026

The October Mentor of the Month is Vanessa G.!

Vanessa always looked for ways to help those around me in whatever capacity she can. As the oldest of four siblings, she’s naturally gravitated toward a role that allows her to support and guide others. She was also inspired by my uncle, who mentored through the Big Brothers program. When Vanessa began looking for a similar opportunity, she found this program and felt it was an even better fit. Coming from a military family, mentoring for Tuesday’s Promise felt like a meaningful way to give back to the community that she grew up in.

For Vanessa, the most rewarding part of mentoring has been the opportunity to grow alongside her mentee. As Vanessa approaches her third year in this role, it has been a privilege to watch her mentee grow and evolve. One of Vanessa’s favorite parts of our relationship has been their Zoom calls, affectionately titled “Girl Talk.” Despite the distance from where Vanessa lives in California and her mentee lives in Oregon, these calls have given them a space to share their lives, exchange experiences, and connect openly. It’s been especially rewarding to see how the relationship grows over time.

Vanessa’s advice to new mentors is to be patient, stay open-minded, and prioritize building a genuine connection with your mentee. You don’t need all the answers or to know exactly what to say in every situation. Sometimes, simply being present, listening, and showing up consistently can make the biggest difference. Mentoring is a two-way relationship, and there is so much to learn from each other along the way.

Outside of mentoring, Vanessa loves reading and spending time outdoors. She also enjoys exploring her city with her boyfriend and friends, discovering new places, and trying new things together. Between pursuing a master’s degree and working full-time, life can get pretty busy, but she always makes time to unwind with a good movie as a big movie lover.

10/12/2026

Meet Nicole, who is running the 2026 NYC Marathon for Tuesday’s Promise

Nicole’s connection to Tuesday’s Promise is deeply personal. Her father, Anthony Mark Ventura, and grandmother, Felicia Hamilton, both worked in the World Trade Center and were killed on September 11, 2001.

As a teenager, Nicole attended Project Common Bond, where she met lifelong friends who had experienced similar losses. Those programs became an important part of her healing journey and showed her the power of community and connection.

Now, Nicole is running with Team Tuesday’s Promise to help raise awareness that the impact of September 11th did not end that day. She hopes to help ensure that other families can find the same sense of support and community that meant so much to her growing up.

Nicole is running in memory of her dad and grandmother, carrying their memories with her through every mile. Her greatest inspiration, however, is her mom, Lisa, whose resilience, courage, and unconditional love shaped the woman she is today. Watching her mother navigate unimaginable loss while raising two young children taught Nicole what it means to keep moving forward, even when life feels impossible.

As Nicole says, “I run for my dad and grandmother, for the community that helped shape me, and as a reminder that grief and joy can coexist.” For her, this marathon is about honoring the people she has lost, celebrating the community that helped shape her, and continuing to move forward while carrying their memories with her.

10/09/2026

The best part of Blue at the Zoo is seeing families connect, share experiences, and build new memories together.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this year's event at The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore! We loved spending the day with our families and are grateful for the sense of connection and community that made the day so meaningful.

Special thanks to TeledyneFLIR and their dedicated volunteers for helping make this event a success.

10/07/2026

Tuesday’s Promise’s Peer Support Group offerings continue with a 6-week session for those impacted by 9/11 parent loss beginning next week.

Sessions are held on Tuesdays at 6pm EST or Wednesdays at 7pm EST. Details and registration available here: tuesdayspromise.org/programs-events

Our Peer Support Groups are safe spaces where people with shared experiences come together for mutual support, understanding, and connection. Led by trained facilitators, these groups focus on community and post-traumatic growth.

Tuesday’s Promise Peer Support Groups provide connection and community and are not a substitute for therapy. If you are seeking clinical support, please contact us for a referral.