Feet for Brains

Feet for Brains FEET FOR BRAINS is a FEAT FOR BRAINS! Patrick Toon is running to support Cure Alzheimer's Foundation There is currently no cure. Moral support means a lot, too.

In 2018, my father was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, which causes ongoing and increasing dementia. I'm running to try and change that and with your help, we can make a difference. For every dollar you donate to the Cure Alzheimer's Fund/Alzheimer's Disease Research Foundation, I'll run one mile. The goal is to raise $2,000 and run 2000 milles by April 17th, 2023 when I run the Boston Maratho

n. When I run the miles you sponsored, you'll get a shoutout here on the Feet for Brains page as well as on the Feet for Brains Instagram (). Even if you can't donate, I invite you to follow our journey here on social media. For more information about me, my Dad, and the Cure Alzheimer's Fund, please visit our gofundme page: https://www.gofundme.com/f/feet-for-brains

I'll see you at the finish line! Patrick

Miles 5582-5587 were sponsored by me, Patrick Toon, in celebration of the cast and crew of Merry Wives of Windsor at the...
08/21/2026

Miles 5582-5587 were sponsored by me, Patrick Toon, in celebration of the cast and crew of Merry Wives of Windsor at the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey! I couldn't have asked for a more pleasant way to end the running portion of my time in New Jersey. The acting portion continues until Sunday and I look forward to four more shows with this wonderfully supportive bunch of folks. Congratulations, friends! And thanks! I'll see you later in Frogmore!

Patrick Toon sponsored 5579-5582, though thanks are due to my cast mate, Hassiem Muhammad. Hassiem plays the romantic h...
08/18/2026

Patrick Toon sponsored 5579-5582, though thanks are due to my cast mate, Hassiem Muhammad. Hassiem plays the romantic hero of the play, the play's oldest character, and he has the first line of the play, so there's a lot riding on his very broad shoulders. Besides today's show, Hassiem is leading a grief workshop for children and also managed a seven mile run. It's that effort that inspired me to get my butt out the door for a quick three miles. By the way, our show, Merry Wives of Windsor, runs for the rest of this week at the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey. Come join us at Herne's Oak!

Miles 5578-5579 will wrap things up for one of our favorite Anonymous donors! This was part of a longer ramble between ...
08/18/2026

Miles 5578-5579 will wrap things up for one of our favorite Anonymous donors! This was part of a longer ramble between Madison and Morristown, New Jersey that wove together parks, historical sites, and an arboretum. The last section of the run carried me through the Loantaka Brook Reservation, past the bench where my wife and I (nearly) had our first kiss. It was a rainy, damp morning and my shoes are definitely suffering from an odiferous hangover. Luckily, I am not. I'm feeling pretty sprightly today and will heading out for a short run once I finish posting this. Thank you so much for your double donation, Anonymous! Your support is humbling and appreciated. Hopefully we can see the end of Alzheimer's in our lifetime!

We close out Jeanne Barrett's donation with a lap around Central Park! These were miles 5572-5578, run in the midday he...
08/06/2026

We close out Jeanne Barrett's donation with a lap around Central Park! These were miles 5572-5578, run in the midday heat of August. Not the wisest timing on my part, but I was in no hurry and didn't mind taking these miles slowly. Don't let the clouds in the photos fool you, it was plenty warm and humid. The heat didn't keep the people away, as you can see. I was weaving among folks (and dodging bikes) the whole way. Jeanne has been a great supporter of Feet for Brains and I've been honored by her generosity, both fiscal and moral. When good people tell you you're doing a good thing, it's humbling! Thanks for supporting Alzheimer's research, Jeanne!

KJ Sanchez was the sponsor of miles 5552-5572, a magnificent odyssey around upper Manhattan. This 20-miler had no short...
07/28/2026

KJ Sanchez was the sponsor of miles 5552-5572, a magnificent odyssey around upper Manhattan. This 20-miler had no shortage of variety, starting with the buzz and hum of Central Park on a summer Sunday morning. From there, I headed into Harlem, jiving to the voices of the choir as I crossed 125th street. I passed Alexander Hamilton's house and the site of the Yankee's original stadium, then, in the quiet forests of Inwood Hill, I felt like I'd left the city behind. On my way south, I passed Grant's Tomb, where an intense bike race was being contested by grim-faced men in lycra and then finally I was back in Central Park with my own kind, the runners, wrapping up their Sunday long runs. Twenty miles always feels like an accomplishment, even more so when the miles are run for a good cause. Thank you so much, KJ, for making this run count for something!

Miles 5546-5552 were sponsored by me. I saw some actual horses on the Bridle Path today and it made me think of my Dad,...
07/22/2026

Miles 5546-5552 were sponsored by me. I saw some actual horses on the Bridle Path today and it made me think of my Dad, who was a horse-lover himself. The horses were a real novelty sighting that took my mind back to the early 2000s when I first started running in the park. In those days there were still a few private stables on the Upper West Side. It was a hot one today, no matter if you were traveling on foot or on hoof. This lap around the park was a slow one but it was nice not to be in a hurry. I hope all of your days are as calm, Feet for Brainsers!

Miles 5528-5546 were brought to us by the Cast and Crew of The Waverly Gallery at the Shaker Bridge Theatre! The past w...
07/20/2026

Miles 5528-5546 were brought to us by the Cast and Crew of The Waverly Gallery at the Shaker Bridge Theatre! The past week's weather has been downright abusive, with scorching heat, polluted air, brutal thunderstorms, and dangerous flooding. When Sunday arrived with mild temps and clear skies, you can bet I took advantage of it to get some miles run. I took the long way from Queens over to Central Park where the drives were packed with fans gathering for a massive World Cup final watch party. 50,000 people were expected and the line for entry was nearly a mile long. And there were two of them. New York does nothing by halves, my friends. The chaos and hoopla helped pass the time but I wasn't sorry to get to the end of this run, not least of all so I could go home and watch the game myself! Thanks for the miles, Shaker Bridge folks!

Jim Reilly was the sponsor of miles 5522-5528! Jim's miles took me to Central Park for a warm, sunny run showed off the...
07/08/2026

Jim Reilly was the sponsor of miles 5522-5528! Jim's miles took me to Central Park for a warm, sunny run showed off the park at its summer best. The sky was a flawless blue, the lake a suspect green, the daylilies a vibrant orange. The drives and paths were crowded and why not? The park is the backyard for an entire city and after a week of brutal heat and rain, we're finally enjoying backyard weather. This wraps up Jim's miles (for the third time!) and I'm glad I could put paid to his account with this really enjoyable run! Thanks to your generosity, we may see the end of Alzheimer's in our lifetime! Isn't that a thought!

An Anonymous donor sponsored miles 5518-5522! We got to do a double kindness with this one friends, supporting not only...
06/27/2026

An Anonymous donor sponsored miles 5518-5522! We got to do a double kindness with this one friends, supporting not only Alzheimer's research but also the LGBTQ+ community. Astoundingly, this was the 45th running of this race and I can't imagine what it must have been like to assemble for this event back in 1981 when the social climate was so much different. Denise ran this one too and she was good enough to loan me the rainbow socks. They garnered several moments of praise along the course and even a finish-line call out from the announcer. This was a really meaningful way to start the day and I'm grateful to you Anonymous! Thank you!

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