Breakthrough Miami’s 5th Annual Race to Breakthrough turns Truly EPIC!
We’ve reached the Race finish line, but the breakthroughs are just beginning!
Breakthrough Miami’s 5th Annual Race to Breakthrough was… yes, EPIC! This year, in honor of our fifth anniversary Race, we set out to continue expanding our Village—and together, we most certainly did just that!
An unprecedented 824 participants from across the globe joined the Race this year, embracing the opportunity to make a move for breakthroughs. United by shared purpose, we raised $150,000, directly empowering 30 Scholars through a year of transformative Breakthrough Miami programming.

There are many stories of creativity, inspiration, and motivation throughout the Race To Breakthrough. This year, unquestionably, one story stood out as exemplary of our work and potential. Wrapping up the Race was a special gift from Amelie Pupo-Mayo, a Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart sophomore. In lieu of gifts for her birthday this year, Amelie encouraged her friends and family to make a donation towards Breakthrough Miami.
“All I wanted for my birthday was to see more teenagers and kids receive the same opportunities that she has been blessed with. I love her with all my heart and I wouldn’t change having met her for the world.”
Her selfless act is a powerful example of how students can create lasting impacts within their community, especially by supporting organizations like Breakthrough Miami. For Amelie, this year’s birthday celebration was not about receiving but giving back—an act of kindness that will be remembered for years to come.
As we keep the momentum going, there are countless ways to stay in the action— join us as a student volunteer, an adult volunteer, or a professional partner. Get in the game with us here.
Together, we’re making EPIC breakthroughs possible.
- 824 Participants – 50% increase over 2023!
- Total Impact over 5 Years: $686K
- Since inaugural year we have increased participation by 160% and doubled the number of participating teams.
Congratulations to our EPIC winners:
Most Epic Racer: Anel Pena – Riding elephants in Thailand
Corporate Champion: RedWheel
Collective Impact: Gulliver Prep
Student Trailblazer: Amelie Pupo-Mayo
Most Amplified: Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart
Epic Achiever: Betsy Ribera
Eloquent Advocate: Frank Steel
Fastest run mile: Ishita Bansal – 5K in 37 minutes
Longest run distance: Gianmaria Gretz – 5 miles in 45 minutes
Longest cycle distance: Ian Virelli – 6.52 miles in 30 minutes
Longest walk distance: Hannah Anglemyer – 6.48 miles in 1 hour and 40 minutes
Team Catalyst: Jackie Mansfield
Social Sprinter: Lucas Acordi
Going the Distance: Gulliver Cross-Country Team
Media Mavericks: Ransom Everglades School
Special thanks to our amazing Advisory Network powerhouse Parent Liaisons, and the Malloy family!
View Video Memories of Race to Breakthrough 2024
THANK YOU TO OUR RACE TO BREAKTHROUGH ORGANIZING COMMITTEE:
Chairs Betsy Ribera, Allison Holly & Kendra Malloy
Founder Karlee Malloy
Host School Site Student Captains:
Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart – Nicolette Xydas, Alejandra Mato, Elisa Sanchez
Gulliver Prep – Isabella Giraldez, Salome Tarac
Miami Country Day School – Kate Bogle, Katerina Dumas
Palmer Trinity School – Emily Adams, Isabella Smith, Jilliane Diare
Ransom Everglades School – Marley Carrillo, Luke Jaffee, PJ Clingan
Saint Andrew’s School – Sean Alba, Finnley Pratt
THANK YOU TO OUR RACE TO BREAKTHROUGH CORPORATE PARTNERS:
