Jennifer Garner runs for a cause and pays tribute to a pop favorite

Jennifer Garner is sticking to her promise. The actress recently celebrated her 53rd birthday, where she pledged to run a mile a day to benefit hungry kids. Earlier this week, Garner was photographed on a run, wearing a sweatshirt with one of today's major pop stars.

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Garner was spotted on a run in Los Angeles, wearing black shirts and a Gracie Abrams sweatshirt. The outfit is a clear reference to the famous pop artist, who's also the daughter of JJ Abrams, the director of Garner's breakout series "Alias." 

Garner completed the look with a blue cap, white sneakers, and some high socks. She was later photographed visiting Ben Affleck's home. 

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More details about Garner's birthday pledge

In a video shared on her Instagram, Garner revealed that she'd be running a mile a day for 67 days, hoping to draw attention to hungry kids all over the world and providing funds for them with the help of the organization Save the Children. 

"The thing these kids need to bring them back to help and give them a chance at life is ready-to-use therapeutic food. It's a paste," she explained. "It's a game changer." 

"In six weeks, it can bring a child from malnutrition back on track to be healthy." 

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Garner shared that the cost of the paste is $67 and that she'd be  "So, I'm gonna run for those kids. If you ever feel inspired to walk with me or to bike or to row, something that you wouldn't normally do for an extra ten minutes," she continued, revealing that running is not her favorite activity and encouraging others to join in and tag her, donating their funds to any organization that helps kids. 

"Also, it's my birthday!" she concluded. 

In her post's caption, she wrote, "If you’d like to donate $6.70 or $16.70 or $67.00, the link is in my bio."