Run for the World

I wanted to make you aware of an upcoming event that I have decided to get involved with, and my hopes are that you will also want to be involved in some way. The Zambian Soap Company is organizing a day to build awareness for Orphans, and to raise funds for World Orphan Relief activity in Zambia. This event will be a 5K run and will be held May 19th in Boulder, CO. If you wish to participate in the day of the event, you can also walk if you prefer.

I began training for this run last Sunday, and for those who don’t know, I am not much of a runner. Last week I logged 6.2 miles as I get in shape for this 5K run. I don’t think that I have run this far since my military days –maybe 20 years! This run is a little more special for me however, May 19th, the day of the run, is the second anniversary of the passing of our daughter Faith. This is actually just a coincidence, but makes it more special nonetheless. It is hard to believe that it has been two years since she came to visit for a time. She was able to resurrect in me a whole new level of faith, hope, and love.

My experience with Faith was actually the impetus for the start of World Orphan Relief. A 3.5 mile run for Orphans, and in the memory of my daughter Faith, I hope you will decide to support me in this effort for Orphans. These funds are tax-deductible, and funds are going to construct an orphanage in Silembe, Zambia. My personal goal is to raise $2,500 through this event which will get us 25% of the funding for a home for 12 Orphans. Overall we hope to raise $10,000, just enough for one home at House of Faith Orphanage in Silembe. I hope you can help.

You can show your support in several ways:

Reply to the email, and let me know how much you will be sponsoring. You can send the check to World Orphan Relief, 16352 Prairie Farm Circle, Parker, CO 80134.
You can go to www.zambiansoap.com/run and pay via this website. You can also register to participate in the day of the event at this site.
You can pay via www.worldorphanrelief.org website and use PayPal.

Thanks in advance for your help with this. Many Blessings, -Scott