Running for Congo 2007
Have you ever run for your life?
We are running for the lives of needy children in the war torn area of Eastern Congo, Africa, and we need your help!
Although it’s a vast country with immense economic resources, the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been at the center of a devastating conflict. War has claimed an estimated 3 million lives by way of violence, disease, and malnutrition.
After the success of DR Congo’s first democratic election, life is finally making a turn for the better. About five years ago, ELI established the Empowering Lives Christian Academy, located in the Keredi slum in the city of Bukavu. Over 500 children now attend the school; this is their first chance at an education, as they have been unable to afford public school fees.
The ELI Christian Academy, however, has two present challenges. HEALTH: As there is no healthcare available in the immediate area, sick children often go untreated, spreading viruses and infections to fellow classmates. “In a community of 500 people where there is no doctor,” reports Mudekereza, ELI’s Congo Director, “I no longer feel safe.”
SPACE: The second challenge involves the growing number of students. Our facilities have become too small. Classes for 1st – 6th graders meet in the morning and middle school students take their turn in the afternoon.
With your help, we can impact a community for years to come. We have the opportunity to purchase a plot of land next to the school where we can build three more classrooms and begin a pharmacy/medical clinic/AIDS awareness center.
$8,000 is needed to purchase this valuable land. To help us meet our goal, several people that believe wholeheartedly in this important work are running marathons and inviting friends like you to join in this journey by supporting their runs. This is a run for their lives! Will you prayerfully consider helping to bring education and healthcare to Congolese children?
Total Raised - *as of 4/27/2007 |
$6,725 |
Who is getting involved?
Want to join us? Send an email to micahalbert@empoweringlives.org for more info.
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Kierra Higgins Running the Half-Marathon March 24th. Kierra is Coordinator of Short-Term Missions for ELI and serves both in Kenya and the U.S. and has the opportunity to vistit Congo in May. |
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Brittany Wienholz Running the Napa Half-Marathon - March 24th. Brittany works at a group home with neglected and abused girls near Bass Lake, Ca and for a wilderness ministry, Summit Adventure, in the summers. |
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Lindsey Albert Santa Cruz Half Marathon April 22nd. Lindsey is a labor and delivery nurse and has worked with ELI in Kenya and Tanzania. She is thrilled with the opportunity to travel to Congo in May. Lindsey was compelled to raise awareness and funds through this run after being impacted by a marathon she ran in December as well as by the incredible stories shared with her by Micah after returning from Congo in Octobe |
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Micah Albert Running the Santa Cruz Half- Marathon April 22nd. Micah who handles all of ELI's photography and graphic design recently visited the ELI Congo school and will also be returning in May. |
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Estelle Stiles Walking the Santa Cruz 10k April 22nd. Estelle will be stepping out in faith and will be traveling to Congo this May/June. She is excited to see all that God is doing in Congo! |
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Ramona Blount I am running the Napa Valley Trail half Marathon on March 24th (first ever trail race for me!) But all this is in preparation for the 111th Boston Marathon on April 16th in which I am aiming for a personal best time. I will be running with 2 friends, Mel and Erin. We would love to have our friends support us for such a worthy cause as helping the children in Africa! Myself and two other members of the Posse, G and Emily! |
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Jaime Stiles Running the Santa Cruz Half-Marathon April 22nd. Jaime is excited to be part of this race for Congo and joining her family in the race. |
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Jake and Nikki Harshbarger Running for the Congo this April. Jake works as a computer technician and Nikki is an elementary school teacher. Although neither has traveled to Africa, they are excited to support Micah and his ministry with ELI as they train to run their first half marathon. |
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Rainy Gordon
Mother of four and Perinatal nurse for Kaiser South Sacramento. Rainy also serves as the Health Director at her church in Downtown Sacramento. I am very excited to run this April for such an incredible cause. I believe God can use each of us in such a dynamic way to touch the lives of families accross the world. |
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Wendi Brabon Walking the Santa Cruz 10K on April 22. A wife and mother of two, Wendi works at Hewlett-Packard in Roseville. She is thrilled to participate in an event that will benefit the lives of children who attend the ELI school in the Congo. |