Run for Afrikids

Hi everyone. I'm running the Montreal Marathon Sept 24 to raise money for Afrikids, a wonderful non-profit that funds quality education for at-risk kids in Tanzania. Afrikids was launched in 2011 by my partner Laurie & her daughter Samantha. With support from friends & family, they sponsored 6 children, allowing them to attend English-language boarding schools in the Arusha area. Today, more than 100 students are in the Afrikids program, supported by generous sponsors & donors from the US, Canada & Europe.

Afrikids students come from broken homes. Many are orphans. Many have lost 1 or 2 parents to HIV. 100% of donations directly benefit the students, as Afrikids has zero admin costs. For more info, please visit the Afrikids website. Also, check out Afrikids on Facebook & Afrikids on Instagram.

As for me, I'm an inveterate runner, who occasionally summons the courage to run another marathon. My very 1st was in Montreal in 1980. So 43 years later, I’m running my 2nd Montreal marathon. This time, for sure, it will be a lot tougher (and slower). But I will suffer less knowing that you are in it with me. And I will remind myself that $10,000 goes a long way in Tanzania. With that money, Afrikids will be able to fund 7 more needy students at boarding schools for an entire year. Asante sana (thank you) for your support!!!