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Hey!!

Thank you for checking this out! I'm running my very first 5K in support of the African Children's Project, who is all about giving hope and a family to orphans in Kenya. AND it would be super awesome if you would support me in supporting them! Just click the link to give. I'm not asking for loads, just what you can do. After all, if everyone gives a little, then it will add up to making a big difference in the lives of so many kids. Thanks in advance!

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If you happen to be in a reading mood, check out my story:

Love.

So here's a bit about why I love this cause :)

1. I love the purpose. Giving orphans a home and a family, not to mention a sense of belonging, value and purpose. Who doesn't love that???? Actually, I don't want to know who doesn't love that. I just want to know if you like that.

2. It's not some unknown person that might be, sorta maybe doing something. I personally know the founder. She's my friend Melanie and she went to Kenya last November to oversee getting water to the site. She is doing something. I've seen the financials too and the money is going where it should.

Meaning.

Now for the reason behind the fundraising goal. I like numbers. Being an accountant, some people might go so far as to say I'm a bit obsessed. Well, it's true. In my crazy obsession, I like my numbers to have meaning. The first 5 is for the month of May. The deadline is May 11 because that's when the race is. The 924 is for 1 Corinthians 9:24. It says “Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize." It inspires me to think about the potential every person has, especially the orphans about to have families. The potential to be more than just one of the crowd. To be excellent, to live with purpose, to be more than they ever dreamed possible. -sigh- So much meaning!

Purpose.

Now for some ACP info for you:

The Run Wild 5K and Wild Child Fun Run is a race to benefit children who have been orphaned as a direct result of the HIV/AIDS pandemic in Africa. All proceeds will be used to support and maintain a community based, permanent home in Kenya that provides compassionate, holistic, long-term care for orphans in a family-oriented environment. In this home, children who have been marginalized not only live lives free of exploitation and abuse, but within the context of "family" are enabled to regain a sense of belonging, value, and purpose. Join us for a competitive run or a leisurely walk and positively impact a child's life in a way you never dreamed possible.

The African Children's Project is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization. All donations are tax-deductible.

Click here to visit the race site :) AND click on the side button above to donate! :D

Now aren't you ready to help?