I have an inordinate long right leg. I have bad knees. I’m a girl. I smell when I sweat. I hate ruining expensive pedicures. I have a million reasons why I shouldn’t run a marathon, but one reason as to why I should: Freddie.
Freddie
The deep chocolate face and wide smile of the Kenyan boy in the Chemrecc slum has forever pierced my heart. He was one of hundreds of faces I saw while in Kenyan, but Freddie stole my heart like no child ever has. His personality was magnetic, his laughter infectious, his optimism magical. But the statistics remain static for children in the quiet corners of the world silently dying from poverty, hunger, and curable diseases.
Every 4 seconds a child dies. By the end of reading this sentence, another child has tragically died.
Poverty is overwhelming—sometimes discouraging us from taking action and immobilizing us to change. We’d rather sit in our comfortable chairs, read blogs others have written, and look at a world others are living. But today things can change. Today YOU can be the one making a difference, saving lives, and being an agent of change for children with limited futures.
I’ve banned together with a wonderful group from Compassion and other bloggers to raise $20,000 for children across the globe. A lofty feat for one person… but a simple accomplishment for a group of people desirous of making a difference. This includes YOU.
On June 5th, 2011 myself and others like Lindsey Nobles, Annie Downs, Sarah and Chad Markley, Jenni Catron, and Spence Smith will be running the San Diego Rock&Roll half marathon. This can include YOU. Today can be the day you contribute to changing the world. Run with us or donate money to help children know God, obtain an education, and eat a meal.
Two ways to change the world:
- Join us. You can walk, jog, or skip past the finish line at your own pace by signing up HERE. Anyone can do it—including you.
- Donate money HERE to support the cause and 100% of your donation will go to Compassion. I’m running with a cause, but I’m fueled by your funds. Whether it’s $1, $10, or $1,000, it matters!
I will be blogging [read: lamenting] about the journey occasionally on the blog. Feel free to help spread the word by posting our banner on your blog, facebook a status update, or tweet about the cause. Together, we can make a difference.
For questions, concerns, encouragement, or to knock some common sense into me, leave a comment and I will reply as quickly as possible. Now if you’ll excuse me, I need to begin my skipping practice. Yes, skipping. I have bad knees and I don’t want to ruin my pedicure. Don’t hate.
Logistics:
You pay for your own entry fees.
You train on your own and pace yourself at your own speed.
Anyone can join and raise funds.
GREAT stuff Bianca! I wish I could do something like that….maybe someday – but I love what Compassion do and love that you are getting involved and furthering their message! You go girl! (yeah, I totally can't pull that off 🙁 )
Come to California. That's all you need to do…
Believe me – I'm working on it!!
umm…i would love to be able to run..but i am at the walking stage haha! But i would love to help support and come and cheer you on!
YES! Any support is appreciated. Don't you live in the area?
I'm currently TRYING to become a runner. I call myself a babyrunner of sorts. This sounds like a great thing and I appreciate legit ways to help others. I'm training for a 5K in Feb…. I dont know if I can make it to a half mary! haha
Yes you can! I started with a 5K… it's tough, but I KNOW you can do it 😉
I totally want to do this…but I have never run a half marathon before. Heck I am just trying to run a 5K.
And there I go with excuses. Hmmph. Will definitely be talking to my hubby to see how much we can give to you guys. Woo Hoo! You guys and Compassion rock.
TIffany, you can walk, run, crawl, or sprint. But know that everyone will be at different paces. I haven't run competitively since my last half marathon over two years ago?! Just do it.
Sweet!! How long is the run, walk , jog? Exciting stuff!! These little ones are so precious and it's more than worth it.
Britt, it's 13.2 miles. But you go at your own pace… thinking about joining us?
It's 13.1 🙂 Good job B!! Excited to do my 4th half-marathon next month.
ok this is crazy.. let me tell you why.. I have been praying about doing a mud run with my hubby in June. Fear of failing, not finishing, dying and everything else in between has made me not want to do it. As I was in church yesterday the Lord spoke to me that it was something that I needed to do for me.
Then this morning doubt set in again. Why would I even do this, Its not like I am fundraising for a cause? Then, I read your blog and it has inspired me! We can totally do this, and perhaps I can do the mud run not only for me but for Freddy to! Praying on how I can incorporate the two!!!
I will be lifting us and all those that will be in training in prayer.. Oh sweetbaby Jesus!!!!!!!!
DO IT! That would be awesome! Just get some people to donate for the cause and you can donate through Compassion or another organization 🙂 I'm SO proud of you!
Was already thinking about doing the run – what better reason than for Compassion?!? You're post gave me confirmation and a motivation to do it beyond just getting back into shape 🙂 I'm in, blessed to be able to do it and excited to see how God works 🙂
YAY!!!!!!! This is awesome!!! Make sure you sign up to be part of the team so we know you're going to do it 🙂
Ok, I have officially signed up!! I'm excited and slightly terrified, as I have never run more than a mile in my life. But I have officially begun training for it, and what better reason to run 13.1 miles than to raise money for Compassion? See you in San Diego!!
HECK yes! I'm so excited. F'real. I'll talk to Lindsey about planning a team dinner for us before the race. I think it'll be fun to connect 🙂
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