Last week a cargo container from the US arrived. The main item in the container was a giant playground set for the school (similar to McDonald playground). In addition to that, many boxes of clothes and school supplies were packed around the playground set. One of the boxes contained about 75 pairs of shoes. These shoes had been collected by a teen age girl in Virgina. She heard about the school and wanted to help the children. Many of these children have so little. You would not believe how many of these kids have only one pair of shoes...and it that one pair is several years old. their poor toes are jammed up tight into the shoes.
It is amazing to me how many people from so many different places are willing to get involved and help with MICS!I had the privilege of being able to help hand out the shoes to the kids at MICS. One of the boys had wanted a pair of running shoes, so I was able to find him a pair that fit. Now he will be able to run with me!
Welcome to Miles For Macha
I have created this website to create awareness and raise support for a new elementary school that is being built in the remote village of Macha, Zambia, Africa.
I will be running the New York City Marathon on November 2, 2008. This website will be a blog of my experiences while training for this marathon.
I will be running the New York City Marathon on November 2, 2008. This website will be a blog of my experiences while training for this marathon.
Donations
I am committing months of training, sweat, and pain into running these 26.2 miles.
I am asking for each of you to pledge $1 for each mile that I will be running on November 2. In other words, I am asking everyone to dig deep into their pockets and donate $26.20 to this worthy cause. This money will help the school in Macha, Zambia, to purchase a reliable 4x4 vehicle to transport students and supplies.
I am asking for each of you to pledge $1 for each mile that I will be running on November 2. In other words, I am asking everyone to dig deep into their pockets and donate $26.20 to this worthy cause. This money will help the school in Macha, Zambia, to purchase a reliable 4x4 vehicle to transport students and supplies.
Of course, any donation amount will be gladly accepted!
(To Donate Please Click Here)
Thank you so much for reading about this new school in Zambia and your willingness to help!
(To Donate Please Click Here)
Thank you so much for reading about this new school in Zambia and your willingness to help!