1 minute ago 2010-02-09T21:52:23-08:00
Jemal Countess/Getty ImagesUs Magazine
E! Daily 10 anchor Sal Masekela didn't quite beat Sean "Diddy" Combs, but he still did a good deed when it came to completing the 26.2 mile New York City marathon.
Prior to the start gun Nov. 1, first-time runner Masekela set out to best the rapper's 2003 time in an effort to raise funds for Stoked Mentoring, an organization he cofounded to support sports programs for kids.
"One hundred percent of the money I raised will go to Stoked.org," Masekela told Usmagazine.com before the race. After crossing the finish line, Masekela Tweeted: "Well Tweeps, I let you down. Didn't beat @iamdiddy. Hit a wall from hell at 18. Finished around 5 hrs. Hardest thing I've ever done."
See which other celebs ran this year's marathon.
Diddy applauded the anchor's initiative, and has announced that he will double his donation to the mentoring program. Celebs like Justin Timberlake and Rob Dyrdek, along with corporations Asics and DFDTV.com also supported Masekela's efforts.
"Running the NYC Marathon was the biggest slice of humble pie I've ever eaten. It breaks you down to the very fiber of your being," Masekela said in a statement to Us.
Check out the day's top celeb news photos.
"I'm indebted to Diddy for accepting my "challenge." Without his being on board, my run would have been like a tree falling in the forest. No one would've seen it."
To date, over $80,000 has been raised as a direct result of Masekela's marathon fundraising campaign.
comments
-
MaryRecently,I found a very interesting place______W e a l t h yD a t e r . C o m_____. It is the best dating club for seeking the rich singles, beautiful girls and even hot celebs.. what's the most important is that you dont have to be a M illionaire,but you can meet one. I think everyone need to meet some miracle after all the terrible stuff in the news and the economy .report abuseposted November 7, 2009 1:21 AM PST
-
MaryRecently,I found a very interesting place______W e a l t h yD a t e r . C o m_____. It is the best dating club for seeking the rich singles, beautiful girls and even hot celebs.. what's the most important is that you dont have to be a M illionaire,but you can meet one. I think everyone need to meet some miracle after all the terrible stuff in the news and the economy .report abuseposted November 7, 2009 1:21 AM PST
-
nelsAwesome! Way to go Sal!report abuseposted November 5, 2009 11:22 PM PST
-
Rena################ I am a cute black girl with perfect sexy stature. ==== I am eager for a good man online. Feel free to check my crazy hot personal photos under "Renaque" at A- f- -r- o- M- i- n- g- l- e . c- O- m, which is my favoriate afro babes' clun for fun, meeting good men ONLINE #######report abuseposted November 5, 2009 11:20 PM PST
Post A Comment
RELATED ARTICLES
- Jamie Foxx delivers music, instruments to kids
February 9, 2010 11:20 PM PST - Lohans back in NY court over child support
February 9, 2010 10:13 PM PST - Angelina Jolie, Jennifer Aniston Travel for Charity
February 9, 2010 9:56 PM PST - Lil Wayne sentencing postponed for dental reasons
February 9, 2010 8:40 PM PST - Angelina Jolie visits quake-hit Haiti
February 9, 2010 7:40 PM PST
RELATED PHOTOS
RELATED VIDEOS
Updates
Today
-
-
2 minutes ago 2010-02-09T21:51:03-08:00
-
4 minutes ago 2010-02-09T21:49:14-08:00
-
4 minutes ago 2010-02-09T21:49:08-08:00
-
6 minutes ago 2010-02-09T21:47:48-08:00
-
6 minutes ago 2010-02-09T21:46:54-08:00
comments