On April 24, 2010 Jennifer Anderson is running in the Country Music Marathon in Nashville, Tennessee. She has previously run in several other races, but this is her first stab at the infamously grueling 26.2 mile event. Most people attempt this tremendously difficult feat for the health benefits, to reach a goal, or just to be able to say they can finish it. Although Jen is excited about all of the above reasons, this year she is running for something much more…
In February, an organization called Chosen Children Ministries discovered a little-known barrio (extremely poor Nicaraguan community) called Matagalpa nestled in the northern mountains of Nicaragua. They found this area was suffering from severe famine, as many of the people living there are facing not only scarcity of food but also extreme hunger and possible starvation. The children have been the most affected by the famine. Chosen Children sent out a call to the U.S. for immediate help, and they organized an emergency mission trip to get food to the people for April 18-24. Jennifer’s little sister Jana works for Catalyst Missions, a local non-profit who is answering the call to help. Since the trip is being done on such short notice, however, donations are greatly needed to help fund the trip and the food that will be taken to Matagalpa. Just $60 buys 100 lbs of rice and beans. Jennifer has volunteered to run her race for a purpose, and to join the cause of ending the severe famine in Nicaragua. Each and every step she takes will literally be a step towards ending hunger in Matagalpa.
Will you join the cause? By sponsoring Jennifer’s run you can help the starving men, women, and children in Matagalpa, Nicaragua. 100% of your donations will go towards the aid of these precious people, and with your help we can put food into the stomachs of people who have not had a meal in weeks. There are several different ways you can contribute to the Run for Rations:
In February, an organization called Chosen Children Ministries discovered a little-known barrio (extremely poor Nicaraguan community) called Matagalpa nestled in the northern mountains of Nicaragua. They found this area was suffering from severe famine, as many of the people living there are facing not only scarcity of food but also extreme hunger and possible starvation. The children have been the most affected by the famine. Chosen Children sent out a call to the U.S. for immediate help, and they organized an emergency mission trip to get food to the people for April 18-24. Jennifer’s little sister Jana works for Catalyst Missions, a local non-profit who is answering the call to help. Since the trip is being done on such short notice, however, donations are greatly needed to help fund the trip and the food that will be taken to Matagalpa. Just $60 buys 100 lbs of rice and beans. Jennifer has volunteered to run her race for a purpose, and to join the cause of ending the severe famine in Nicaragua. Each and every step she takes will literally be a step towards ending hunger in Matagalpa.
Will you join the cause? By sponsoring Jennifer’s run you can help the starving men, women, and children in Matagalpa, Nicaragua. 100% of your donations will go towards the aid of these precious people, and with your help we can put food into the stomachs of people who have not had a meal in weeks. There are several different ways you can contribute to the Run for Rations:
- Bronze Level: Sponsor Jennifer for $1.00 a mile ($26.20 total)
- Silver Level: Sponsor Jennifer for $5.00 a mile ($131 total) *Silver Level sponsors will receive a picture and story of a child we feed in Matagalpa.
- Gold Level: Sponsor Jennifer for $10 a mile ($262 total) *Gold Level sponsors will receive a picture and story of a child we feed in Matagalpa, along with a Taste of Nicaragua souvenir pack including Nicaraguan coffee, vanilla extract, hot sauce, etc.
Of course, any donations will be accepted and greatly appreciated if none of the sponsorship levels fit your needs.
Thank you so much for taking the time to hear about this pressing need in the country of Nicaragua. Your financial support is greatly appreciated, and we look forward to posting updates upon return from the trip.
