Running for a Reason

As all of you know, I am gearing up to run my second marathon, this time in Chicago.  I am extremely excited about this, not because of the race itself, but because of the funds I am hoping to raise for such an important population: San Diego’s abused, neglected and abandoned children.

Each month, in San Diego alone, an estimated 150 children are removed from their homes-- some with only the pajamas they were wearing at the time.  Sadly, only about 60% of these children will be reunited with their parents.  The rest will join the other 6,000+ children in San Diego County's foster care system, being moved around from place to place, often without ever finding a forever home.  We cannot ignore these children who have been forgotten by the vast majority of our community.

I have already covered the distance once before, now I want to run for a reason.  Running 26.2 miles is painful and sometimes grueling but it pales in comparison to the everyday life of a foster child.  At the end of my race, I have a home to return to and a bed of my own to rest in.  Not everyone is so lucky.

All funds will go to Voices for Children, a non-profit 501(c)3 that is dedicated to serving San Diego's foster children.  This is also where I work so I see on a daily basis the amazing work that is done and how crucial it is.  I would greatly appreciate any donation, big or small!  It would mean the world to me and to the kids who desperately need our help.

Thank you so much to all of my readers and anyone willing to help!
Happy running!
 

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To learn more about Voices for Children, CLICK HERE!