I am looking for 3 friends to join me in the first step of a new adventure!!! Have you ever thought of running a marathon, but the thought of 26.2 miles was just too daunting? Well, here is your chance to experience the excitement of a marathon and only run about 7 miles. It's not just a long run though. It's an opportunity to care for orphans around the world.
In October of 2004, I ran my first marathon. In the 6 years since then there have been a few more, and a couple triathlons thrown in the mix to keep things interesting. I have learned along the way that it's good for me to have a goal. Something to work toward, and keep me focused.
At the same time that my love for running has been growing, God has also been growing in me a concern for the orphans throughout this world. I have been pondering for sometime how these two things that lie close to my heart could come together. I don't have all the answers yet, but there are many ideas swirling around my head. You will hear more about them in days to come, but for now I have a place to start.
So that brings me to how some (or all) of you can help. I am looking for 3 friends to join me on a relay team in the Illinois Marathon in Champaign on April 30, 2011. As we train together, we will also be raising money assist an established orphan care organization. Of course if there are more than 3 of you out there, that would be fantastic. There is always room for more! The need is great!!! If you are not a runner, I still need your help! Maybe you know someone who is. Please share this with them. Once our team is gathered we will be asking for the support of our friends to meet our financial goals of helping to feed, house and cloth these precious children.
Stay tuned!! I have faith there is a lot more to come.
In October of 2004, I ran my first marathon. In the 6 years since then there have been a few more, and a couple triathlons thrown in the mix to keep things interesting. I have learned along the way that it's good for me to have a goal. Something to work toward, and keep me focused.
At the same time that my love for running has been growing, God has also been growing in me a concern for the orphans throughout this world. I have been pondering for sometime how these two things that lie close to my heart could come together. I don't have all the answers yet, but there are many ideas swirling around my head. You will hear more about them in days to come, but for now I have a place to start.
So that brings me to how some (or all) of you can help. I am looking for 3 friends to join me on a relay team in the Illinois Marathon in Champaign on April 30, 2011. As we train together, we will also be raising money assist an established orphan care organization. Of course if there are more than 3 of you out there, that would be fantastic. There is always room for more! The need is great!!! If you are not a runner, I still need your help! Maybe you know someone who is. Please share this with them. Once our team is gathered we will be asking for the support of our friends to meet our financial goals of helping to feed, house and cloth these precious children.
Stay tuned!! I have faith there is a lot more to come.
