2 weeks ago, my girlfriend Darla and her sister Cheryl came to visit Zambia. They brought along a collection of childrens tshirts. While they were here, we unfortunately did not have the chance to visit the hospital and hand them out. I was extremely fortunate to be able to spend part of my last day visiting some of the children at the local hospital. My cousin Austin and I were able to hand out new tshirts (thanks to Cheryl and Darla), new shoes and sandals, and stuffed animals. Many of these children have been in the hospital for quite some time. the conditions are not very comfortable and they are far from home. Most of them have never had anything "new" so to them, this was quite a special treat. I felt priviledged to be able to hand out these items out. Thank you very much to those who donated the items that we were able to distribute! The kids appreciated it...and so did I!
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!