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I am raising money for the Junior Achievement of Maine.  Junior Achievement is a great organization that educates students about money, jobs, and people to prepare them for the workplace and success in a global economy.  I participated in a Junior Achievement program in middle school, and it was very helpful, interesting, and inspiring.  It was the first time I had learned about business, money, and the economy in a classroom setting.  I enjoyed learning about the real world, the challenges people go through, and the accomplishments they benefit from.  Business people, parents, college students, etc. volunteer their time to educate the students with hands-on activities.  Some of the activities include lessons about money management (checking, savings, etc.), job searching and the tools that help students figure out the right careers for them, and business management.  The worthwhile activities helped confirm that my dream of becoming a teacher is the right choice for me.  My classmates and I were fortunate to participate in a job shadow day.  I chose to visit the Eagle Bluff Elementary School and shadow a teacher.  I enjoyed it so much, and it was a great opportunity to observe another school and ask the faculty questions about their roles in educating students.  My experience with Junior Achievement is unforgettable, and I learned valuable lessons.  Now, I would like to help raise money for other students so that they can also have the opportunity to participate in useful activities.

While raising money for a worthy cause, I will be able to run in the Beach 2 Beacon 10k road race in Portland, Maine on August 7, 2010.  My goal is to raise $500 to secure a spot in the race. 

I greatly appreciate any donation amount.  Junior Achievement is a great organization that cares about the future of our young people.  I would recommend visiting your local JA website or going to www.ja.org to learn more.  I also recommend that you consider volunteering!  It's a great opportunity. 

Donating through this website is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to support my fundraising efforts.

Many thanks for your support -- and don't forget to forward this to anyone who you think might want to donate too!