March Madness Bracket Challenge: Support My Boston Marathon Fundraiser

Although I'm not the most knowledgeable when it comes to college basketball, I do love participating in the annual March Madness Bracket Challenges. This year, I thought it would be fun to create my own bracket to help fundraise my journey to the Boston Marathon!

As many of you know, I’m currently fundraising as part of my Boston Marathon experience with the Victoria McGrath Foundation. You can read my most recent update here!

How the Bracket Challenge Works

1. Donate $10 per bracket (maximum of 3 brackets per person)

2. Send your donation via:

   • Venmo: @Nicole-Neumann-3

   • Zelle: 847-715-6995

3. After you donate, I’ll send you the ESPN bracket group link and password so you can fill out your bracket and make your picks.

Just like the real tournament, the goal is to predict which teams will win each matchup and ultimately choose the national champion.

The Prize

To make things a little more competitive:

The winner will receive 25% of the total bracket pool.

The remaining 75% will go directly toward my Boston Marathon fundraising goal, helping support the cause I’m running for.

Important Deadline

All brackets must be completed before the first tournament game on Thursday.

Once the games begin, brackets lock—so be sure to submit yours before the tournament starts!

Thank You for Your Support!

Training for the Boston Marathon has been an incredible journey, and fundraising is a meaningful part of that experience. I’m so grateful for everyone who has supported me along the way. Thank you to everyone who has supported me along the way!