Support the Film
Help Training for Life reach the people who need it
Training for Life follows Samantha Sauer, a certified patient advocate and running coach, as she trains for a half-marathon while living with gastroparesis and multiple chronic illnesses. It’s a story about resilience, community, and what it really takes to keep moving. The film is an official selection of the NYC Short Documentary Festival.
We made this film independently. Now we want it in front of the patients, families, clinicians, and runners it was made for.
Your gift supports:
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The festival run: submissions, travel, and screenings that build the film’s credibility and reach
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Distribution: getting the film onto platforms where people can find it
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Accessibility: captions and formats so everyone can watch
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Community screenings: bringing the film to patient groups, running clubs, and medical events, with conversation alongside
Training for Life is a fiscally sponsored project of Fractured Atlas, a nonprofit arts service organization. Your gift is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law and goes directly to supporting this film.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is fiscal sponsorship?
Independent films aren’t nonprofits. Fiscal sponsorship lets a nonprofit, here Fractured Atlas, accept tax-deductible donations on a project’s behalf. Your gift is processed by Fractured Atlas and directed to Training for Life.
Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes, to the extent allowed by law. You’ll receive a receipt from Fractured Atlas.
Why does a finished film still need support?
Finishing a film is half the work. Getting it seen through festivals, distribution, accessibility, and screenings is where the real costs and the real impact are.
Can my company or organization get involved?
Yes. We offer Presenting and Supporting Partner opportunities for the film’s screening and impact tour. Send a partner inquiry