Our Pastor, Tim Hoekstra, announced he was going to run 50 miles to raise $50,000 for clean water in Africa on the day of the Chicago Marathon!!  I wanted to join the cause by running too.  So any money I raise is going towards that large sum.

I can't imagine a better cause to run for as we try to partner with World Vision to provide communities with such a valueable resource.  We hope our efforts not only impact people overseas but that we can also encourage people to learn how to serve through their passions (like running, soccer, gardening, music, sewing,etc). 

I'm use to running but not this far and have the lofty goal of qualifying for Boston.  Even if that doesn't happen I'm motivated to run for something much larger than myself.  That's what this is about. 

I figure if I can get at least 100 people to donate 5 bucks.  So the next couple of times you go out to eat just order water as a reminder of the run.  In turn gift the money to our team as a way to bless others.  Thanks for your support.

 

Mike