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Miles for Migrants

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"Don’t ignore that anger. Don’t ignore the awareness of injustice. Let it move you to action." - Fr. James Martin, SJ

On Sunday July 22nd, 2018, my Dad and I will be running in the Chicago Rock 'n Roll Half Marathon. I'm hoping to use this race as an opportunity to help the thousands of migrant families seeking asylum from unsafe living conditions. For every mile I run, my goal is to collect donations for the Kino Border Initiative. 

Located on the boarder of Arizona and Mexico, the mission of the Kino Border Initiative is, "To promote US/Mexico border and immigration policies that affirm the dignity of the human person and a spirit of bi-national solidarity." The staff provides safe shelter, two meals a day, and first aid to men, women, and children who have been deported to Nogales, Sonora, Mexico. 

The Kino Border Initiative first opened it's doors in 2009. In 2016 the staff provided over 46,000 meals. "It is a safe space where women and children can bathe, eat, sleep, call their families and reflect on their experience."  For more information about who they are visit their website: https://www.kinoborderinitiative.org/ and watch the video below. 

The ministry of the Kino Border Initiative is needed now more than ever. In order to meet the needs of the groups they serve, the staff relies on monetary donations. Any amount helps and my Dad has agreed to match the first $500 in donations. 

In the face of great injustice, I'm hoping to use this race as an opportunity to bring about action, rather than writing an angry post on social media. This is not political or about partisan allegiance, this is about the obligation we all have to recognize the human dignity of every person. 

Thank you in advance for considering!
 
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  • Mark Szczepkowski
    • $20
    • 7 yrs
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Molly Regan
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Chicago, IL
Kino Border Initiative
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