The Miami Herald

Miami Marathon Runners Raise Money For South Florida Holocaust Survivors

A team of runners in the Miami Marathon and Half Marathon pressed through the rain in last Sunday’s race to raise money for local Holocaust survivors, two days after International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

The 21 runners partnered with The Blue Card and Jewish Community Services of South Florida, two nonprofit organizations that provide financial support for survivors. They raised more than $22,000 for local Holocaust survivors, surpassing their original goal of $15,000.

The captain and founder of the team, Adam Schwartzbaum, said he was inspired to start the team after learning about the financial obstacles survivors face while working on cases for them at his previous law firm.