I've been horrified to see the violence unfolding over the past year in Gaza and now in Lebanon -- and felt helpless to do anything about it. I know many people feel the same way. That's why I'm dedicating my upcoming 38km trail race in Cappadocia to raising money for emergency response. The organization I'm raising money for, Medical Aid for Palestinians, is a UK-based charity that has been recommended by multiple friends and colleagues working in the journalism and human-rights fields. You can read more about the assistance they are providing in Gaza, the West Bank, and Lebanon here: https://www.map.org.uk/landing-pages/maps-emergency-response