{"id":2135,"date":"2023-12-04T18:03:20","date_gmt":"2023-12-05T01:03:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/concolo2026.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=2135"},"modified":"2026-05-30T18:17:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-31T00:17:11","slug":"running-for-a-reason","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/conservationco.org\/es\/blog\/running-for-a-reason\/","title":{"rendered":"Candace Gonzales: una activista ambiental que lucha por el cambio"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Candace Gonzales: An Environmental Activist Running for a Reason<\/h1><\/div>
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On Oct. 14, Candace Gonzales ran a 25-kilometer \u2014 or about 16 miles \u2014 trail running race outside of Conifer to raise over $700 for Conservation Colorado.<\/p>\n

\u201cKnowing that those funds would enhance Conservation Colorado\u2019s mission made my race more enjoyable and extra special,\u201d Candace said, reflecting on the race. \u201cI knew that each mile ran and each dollar raised would protect Colorado\u2019s climate, air, land, water and communities including mine, the Latine community.\u201d<\/p>\n

Candace is an outdoor enthusiast and loves to run. One of the reasons why she ran in the 7th Annual Suffer Better Fall Trail Runs in Staunton State Park is to highlight the high barriers to entry for marginalized communities to access the plethora of outdoor activities Colorado has to offer.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy parents, who were both Chacon, fostered a love of the outdoors in me by taking me camping as a child which is why I love nature,\u201d Candace explained. \u201cAs a Chicana I think it\u2019s really important for others to see me on the trail running because representation matters, and trail running is still an area where we need to see more representation especially in the Latine community.\u201d<\/p>\n

Gonzales shared that conservation work is a big part of how she honors her Latine heritage, noting that for her family conservation was an essential part of life.<\/p>\n

\u201cI like to say I learned my conservation efforts at an early age at my abuela\u2019s casita where she hung laundry on a clothesline, used old butter containers as tupperware and made sure we never left a light on in a room where we were not in,\u201d Candace said.<\/p>\n

Another reason Candace ran the 25k was to raise awareness of environmental justice issues, an integral part of Conservation Colorado\u2019s mission. Candace volunteers in Commerce City and the North Denver neighborhoods of Globeville and Elyria-Swansea, locations which include one of the most-polluted zip codes in the U.S. She explained that Conservation Colorado\u2019s focus on and inclusion of these disproportionately impacted communities in their environmental advocacy work was the primary reason why she chose to fundraise for the organization.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was inspired by Conservation Colorado\u2019s promotion of Latine community advocates\u2019 voices during Hispanic Heritage Month and recognition that our voices matter,\u201d Gonzales said. \u201cTo see a nonprofit actually be so inclusive and recognizing communities that are impacted by pollution was really huge for me. That was a big motivator for me to say, \u2018This is a nonprofit that I want to support.\u2019 The actual communities that are affected and care about these issues are not always highlighted in environmental work and Conservation Colorado highlighted them. That was really meaningful and impactful.\u201d<\/p>\n

Donors like Candace strengthen our efforts to fight for the future of Colorado\u2019s air, water, lands and communities.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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