09/12/2026
✨ Team MHA Runner Spotlight ✨
Meet Cesar, who is taking on his first marathon with Team MHA! We asked him what inspires him to run and the meaning behind his miles.
“I’m running this marathon because mental health has touched my life in ways I can’t ignore. I’ve struggled with my own mental health, and I’ve also watched people close to me struggle with theirs.
I know how difficult it can be to carry things that others may never see, and how important it is to have support and remind people that they’re not alone.
What makes this journey even more meaningful is that I had never run before. Signing up for a marathon was a challenge I never imagined taking on, but I wanted to push myself outside of my comfort zone and use this journey to better my own mental and physical health.
I’m running for those who have struggled in silence, for the people still fighting, for the people I love, and for those we’ve lost. Every mile is a reminder that progress happens one step at a time and that even when the journey is difficult, we can keep moving forward.“
If you’d like to support Cesar on his Chevron Houston Marathon journey, click here --> https://fundraisers.hakuapp.com/cesar-quezada-1
All proceeds go directly to supporting mental health programming in Greater Houston!