proudly Serving our veterans & first responders - and their families.
Our Vision
Running Toward Change (RTC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting veterans and first responders affected by PTSD, job-related mental disorders, and substance abuse. Our mission is to provide financial relief and experiences that promote healing for families who have suffered the loss of a loved one due to these struggles.
Additionally, we want to:
- Raise awareness about the mental health challenges faced by veterans and first responders.
- Provide financial assistance to the families of those left behind.
- Create opportunities for healing through sponsored experiences, such as family vacations.
In 2025, Running Toward Change’s primary initiative will be a high-impact endurance race that raises funds to support the families of two NYPD officers. The funds will be directly donated to the officer’s children.
Meet Our Staff
John Sivori
John Sivori is a Marine Corps veteran and NYPD detective with over 19 years of service. As a co-founder of Running Toward Change, he channels his passion for running and fitness into supporting veterans and first responders facing mental health challenges.
Driven by the memory of his brother and others lost to suicide, he works to help families facing similar loss by raising funds, providing resources, and fostering a supportive community.
Ryan O'Leary
Ryan O’Leary is a Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer and a veteran police officer with over 17 years of service. As co-founder of Running Toward Change, Ryan combines his passion for running with his commitment to supporting veterans and first responders facing PTSD and mental health challenges.
Inspired by the loss of close friends and colleagues to suicide, he is dedicated to raising awareness, providing resources, and building a community where it’s always okay to ask for help.
Kevin Wilson
Kevin brings 17 years of business experience to his role as Treasurer of Running Toward Change. With a strong commitment to service, he is proud to support military members and first responders, ensuring the organization’s resources are managed with transparency and accountability.
Motivated by the mission of RTC, he is dedicated to helping create a community that raises awareness, offers support, and reminds those struggling that they are never alone.