Kyle Sumatzkuku is a young endurance runner practicing long-standing Hopi traditions of running as a spiritual practice to connect with the land and surroundings.
His dream has always been to run at the Boston Marathon, which was previously scheduled for April 2020 and was postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
To help pay for the trip to Boston, Sumatzkuku has launched a GoFundMe campaign, with the hope of raising funds to cover the 2,550 mile trip from Moenkopi, Arizona, to Boston, Massachusetts.
Hopi filmmaker Duane Humeyestewa is tracking Sumatzkuku on his journey to Boston with a documentary project. He is currently based in Austin, Texas.
To make a donation, please visit:
https://gofund.me/ad7260f1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHkhEa9tnlg