I am running my first FULL marathon this year!
I am doing it for a good cause to raise money for something bigger than me! I am raising money for families who are in need when kids are home for the summer and need help with getting 3 meals a day on the table! I am excited to help to such a great cause and any little bit counts! I have never been through what it is like to be hungry but I can only imagine a family that is unable to provide for themselves how difficult that must be. Even just a few dollars makes a world of a difference to help. I have seen poverty when traveling to third world countries and it is unfair that families even in our country have to deal with this. Here is a little about why I decided to do this race and how amazing the community of Keene is to help not just locally, but they go above the mile to support and help in other countries in need as well. They are awesome and I feel I would like to make a difference and help!
Here is information on the Rotary Club and my team who makes these things happen:
Team DeMar is proud to work alongside Keene Elm City Rotary to support causes directly impacting the health, wellbeing and growth of the children of our community, and teach youth to be global stewards. The money raised through Team Demar goes directly to these initiatives. We invite all runners, not just local runners, to join Team DeMar and run in support of your community. As part of Team DeMar, I have chosen to fundraise for one of four causes. I will work with runners and community members, encouraging and supporting one another as we work towards our individual fundraising goals.
We're proud to announce the Four Causes for the 2021 Team DeMar:
"Follow ME" -Kids DeMar Marathon Program
Support the Kids DeMar Marathon program encouraging elementary age students to be active. Every 2nd grader in Cheshire County gets a new pair of sneakers. Over 800 given out each year.
Partners at the Table
A summer feeding program aimed to provide families in need 3 meals a day through the summer while kids are not in school. In partnership with the Keene Community Kitchen
Team Service: Central America
Each February students from Monadnock Regional High School Interact (student Rotarian) Club give up their vacation time to travel to Central America where they work long, hot hours building homes for families who literally live in shacks of cardboard and rusted sheet metal.
Unsung Hero Scholarship
For over a decade Keene Elm City Rotary has been helping students who might not otherwise receive much deserved recognition or financial help. The Keene Elm City Rotary “Unsung Hero” scholarship fund is designed to celebrate the courageous students of our region, those who embody the Rotary ideal of service above self.
I just wanted to thank you in advance for your generousity in contributing to something and helping a family in need! YOU ROCK!