Anthony Mersino's - Run for RISE International Page
Hello friends and family,
Thank you for visiting my Run for RISE fundraising page. I am running the 2009 Chicago Marathon as part of a team in order to raise funds for RISE International and the children of Angola.
RISE International was founded in response to the overwhelming needs of Angolan refugees. The mission of RISE is to build elementary schools in Angola Africa where 27 years of civil strife has wrecked the infrastructure of the country and currently 3.5 million children have no primary school to attend.
This Run for RISE offers an opportunity for all of us to make an impact on some of those Angolan children who have no school to attend. Our team of 30 RISE Runners has set a goal to raise $80,000 in order to build one new school in Angola. So far, we have raised nearly $20,000. This doesn’t solve all Angola’s problems, but it will make a difference for some children.
I feel personally touched by this opportunity to improve the education of children in Angola. Education has made a big difference in my own life; in fact, it changed the entire trajectory of my life. I am convinced that it will make a similar impact - if not more - on the children we reach in Angola.
Because of your generous donations, I have just increased my personal goal to raise $7,000 toward the building of one school; with your help, I am confident we can do that and more.
Are you ready to support the Run for RISE Team? Take action now - make a donation, watch the video shown at left, or visit RISE International to learn more about the needs in Angola and how RISE is helping (www.riseinternational.org). Do something to be a part of this opportunity. And please forward this on to others who want to get on the RISE team.
Thank you in advance for your support!
Anthony