From E! Online · · 1m 50s
Ariana Grande Writes Kind Note for NYC Marathon Runner
Ariana Grande and boyfriend Ricky Álvarez wrote a heartfelt note for a stranger after the NYC Marathon.
In brief
Ariana Grande and boyfriend Ricky Álvarez wrote a heartfelt note for a stranger after the NYC Marathon. Ariana Grande and Ricky Álvarez wrote an encouraging note for a NYC marathon runner after the race. Originally reported by E! Online.
Ariana Grande and Ricky Álvarez Write Note
Ariana Grande and boyfriend Ricky Álvarez helped influencer Ella Schweiger create a random act of kindness during the New York City Marathon Nov. 1, writing an encouraging note for a stranger after the race.
“You did it, Ari + Ricky.”
Ella Schweiger Shares Note
Schweiger received Grande’s note and was delighted when a runner picked it from her giant envelope.
“I can’t believe you picked that one. That’s from Ariana Grande.”
Schweiger’s Reaction
Schweiger expressed gratitude for Grande’s message to a stranger who completed one of the world’s toughest challenges.
“It was so lovely of her to take the time to write a message for a complete stranger who just did one of the toughest challenges in the world!”
Grande’s Message
Grande wrote a note with three hearts and the phrase 'You did it, Ari + Ricky' on a notecard.
“You did it, Ari + Ricky.”
Grande and Álvarez’ Relationship
Grande and Álvarez first dated from 2015 to 2016 but rekindled their romance earlier this year after splitting from Ethan Slater.
Grande’s Song Change
Grande changed lyrics of her song 'thank u, next' to show her commitment to Álvarez as her finish-line.
“Wrote some songs about Ricky / I’m tryna make him my last.”
Instagram Post
Grande shared a public Instagram carousel showing her and Álvarez embracing with intimate eye contact.
Schweiger’s Marathon Experience
Schweiger listened to Grande’s 'The Way' to help her complete the marathon.
Schweiger’s Gratitude
Schweiger thanked Grande for being part of the marathon and for messages that made someone’s day.
“Ariana, thank you for being part of it and to everyone who wrote a message, you made someone’s day.”
Grande’s Public Glimpse
Grande gave a public glimpse of her romance with Álvarez in a Nov. 2 Instagram carousel.
Schweiger’s Reaction
Schweiger was shocked when she received Grande’s note and shared it with the lucky runner.
“I can’t believe you picked that one. That’s from Ariana Grande.”
Grande’s Note Delivery
Grande delivered her note to Schweiger after the marathon, who then shared it with a runner.
At a glance
Ariana Grande and Ricky Álvarez wrote an encouraging note for a NYC marathon runner after the race.
