The Strides for Africa 5K run/walk was held on August 21, 2010 in Madison, Wisconsin. 123 participants and 23 volunteers took part in this inaugural event. Proceeds from this event will be funding a water well in Robit, Ethiopia. In future years of the event, plans are to extend proceeds to other worthy organizations in other African countries as well. If you missed year one, put Strides For Africa on your calendar for next year - August 20, 2011 and enjoy Madison's very own Africa Fest immediately following the run/walk.
A Glimmer of Hope lifts women and children out of extreme poverty in rural Ethiopia. Using an entrepreneurial model developed by the organization, it provides clean water, schools, health clinics and microfinance loans. 100% of all donations go directly to funding these projects, more than 4,000 to date. Over the last 10 years, A Glimmer of Hope has improved 2.5 million lives. Through photos, video and GPS coordinates, donors personally experience how their contributions, large and small, are changing lives. By supporting my campaign, you can choose to receive email updates throughout the year on the project we complete together and the lives touched by it. A Glimmer of Hope listens to and partners with communities to build and maintain projects, ensuring sustainability. Recently, founders Donna and Philip Berber were ranked #6 globally on Barron's list of The Best 25 Givers, based on effectiveness and impact. I greatly appreciate your support of my campaign. On behalf of those who lives are forever transformed by your generosity, thank you.
Watch this video to learn more about A Glimmer of Hope.
