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Created on July 30 2026

By Paloma Jimenez

The Story

5 days ago

Running my first marathon to celebrate my 40th birthday and raise funds for Bangkok Community Help Foundation

One year ago, I moved to Bangkok to begin a new chapter and I could never have imagined how much this city would embrace me. Over the past year, Bangkok has become more than the place where I live: it has become my home.

I've fallen in love with its energy, its parks, its incredible food and, most of all, its people. Their kindness, resilience and optimism, inspire me every day.

But Bangkok is also a city of contrasts. Alongside its beautiful streets and endless energy are communities facing real challenges. Over the past year, I had the privilege of volunteering with Bangkok Community Help Foundation, helping prepare and deliver meals to vulnerable communities and spending time with children and families during one of their Kids & Community Days. Seeing the joy on the children's faces, and the dedication of the volunteers, reminded me how much of a difference kindness, compassion and community can make.

The next few weeks mark three special milestones for me:

- One year living in Bangkok 

- My 40th birthday on August 3rd 

- My first marathon on August 30th

There couldn't be a more meaningful way to celebrate than by giving back.

My goal is to raise THB 100,000 (or more!) to support Bangkok Community Help Foundation. Every baht raised will go directly towards supporting vulnerable communities across Bangkok. For example, around THB 60,000 can fund an entire Kids & Community Day, creating a day filled with games, activities, meals and joyful memories for children and families.

100% of the funds raised will be donated to Bangkok Community Help Foundation. I'll share the transfer confirmation and updates on how the funds are used.

Thank you for being part of this journey and for helping me give back to the city that has given me so much.

With love, 

Paloma

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To learn more about Bangkok Community Help Foundation: www.bangkokcommunityhelp.org

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First donor

4,240 THB

Anonymous

Happy 40th my love, very proud of you.

Top contributor

4,240 THB

Anonymous

Happy 40th my love, very proud of you.

8 Donations

2 hours ago

800 THB

Jiayu Chen

Good luck! And happy birthday!

4 hours ago

1,615 THB

Helen Lam

1 day ago

3,515 THB

Salvador Fernandez ...

Eso mi Dolphin!!!! Un gran abrazo!!

4 days ago

3,000 THB

Justin & Allison

Go smash your first marathon!! Best of luck!

5 days ago

3,500 THB

Chris Drury

Happy 40th, Paloma! Wishing you a wonderful birthday and the very best for the marathon in Sydney. It’s inspiring to see you celebrating such a milestone by raising money for people who need it most in Bangkok. I’m sorry I can’t be there to cheer you on in person, but I’ll be thinking of you and wishing you every success. Hope it’s a fantastic day and that you smash your fundraising goal. Cx

5 days ago

1,615 THB

Wanying Lim

Happy birthday Palomita ❤️

5 days ago

1,555 THB

Erich & Trent

You can do this Dolphin!!!

5 days ago

4,240 THB

Anonymous

Happy 40th my love, very proud of you.

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