Below is a beautiful reflection
from Hailey Rademacher about volunteers
running to support NPH
It only takes a small group of people to make a big
difference! Eight former NPH International Volunteers raced a half-marathon in
Seattle on August 9th to raise money and awareness for NPH. The
group rallied friends and family to support the cause, and raised over $9,500
to provide food, education and healthcare to the 3,200 children that they
know and love at NPH!
A big thank you to Sally Weigel, Alana Glanell, Alissa
White, Doug Orofino, Kate Dorman, Lauren Eaton, Angela Klaassen, and Bryan
Joneswho each spent over one year working at various NPH homes. Led by
Weigel who volunteered at NPH Honduras, the former volunteers saw an incredible
opportunity to get more people connected to NPH locally, and meet the needs of
the children. Alana Glanell finished the first for women in the race, and Kate
Dorman completed the entire run while juggling! The runners cheered each other
on throughout the race saying “Por los ninos” or “for the kids”- an
inspiring shout out to remind themselves why they ran the half-marathon.
The spirit of the volunteer community continues even after they
leave the NPH homes. Most volunteers go back to visit the kids and employees,
and stay in touch with volunteers they met abroad. Thank you to each volunteer
who has committed their time, talents, and energy to the NPH children. Your passion
and experience has an incredible ongoing impact. The growing former volunteer
communities across the United States demonstrate incredible opportunities for
getting involved locally and continuing to improve the lives of the children
together.
Thank you to everyone who ran and supported the NPH USA
half-marathon team!
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