Join Heart for Africa at the Tri-City Medical Center Carlsbad Marathon
Posted by Mann Nolan | Filed under Carlsbad Marathon
Heart for Africa is happy to join with the amazing team at the Tri-City Medical Center Carlsbad Marathon for the fourth year as an official charity. During the past three years, we have had hundreds of people run and walk the marathon for Heart for Africa in Carlsbad, California. And we know that this year will be no different.
Registration is open for the marathon on January 23, 2011 in Carlsbad, CA. Last year, the Heart for Africa team raised over $25,000. And this year, we have an even bigger challenge…$30,000! That is a big goal for a small team, but with many runners/walkers raising funds together we know that we can reach our goal.
This year, the Heart for Africa Carlsbad Marathon team will be “Running for Water”. Water that can change the lives of the children of Swaziland.
Project Canaan in Swaziland is a large scale farm and soon-to-be children’s home owned by Heart for Africa. We have made great strides in development in the past year. But we still have a long way to go. We need to provide proper water and irrigation for the farm so that we can plant and harvest food year round. Right now, because of the lack of proper irrigation, we are limited to one growing season per year. This has to change to begin to address the food issue in Swaziland.
We hope that you will plan to join us in Carlsbad on January 23, 2011 either as a runner/walker of the full or half-marathon or as a volunteer passing out water and giving support along the course.
If you plan to run/walk, you need to register soon and get your fundraising page set up. The half-marathon always sells out very early. So register today at http://www.active.com/donate/hfa2011. Just click the “Register for this Event” button at the top.
Would you rather volunteer? Send an email to marathon@heartforafrica.org and we will be in touch.
We understand if you can’t join us in Carlsbad. Please consider giving to help the team reach our goal of $30,000. Donate today at http://www.active.com/donate/hfa2011.
Share on FacebookMother’s Day Fruit
Posted by Mann Nolan | Filed under Fundraising
Fruit is a great source of life that we often take for granted. In Swaziland, a piece of fruit may be the only food a child gets for the day. With Mother’s Day just around the corner, honor your mother this year with a gift of fruit for the children of Swaziland. With your donation of $50, we will provide a large assortment of fruit to the mothers who are caring for the orphans in Swaziland.
In the areas around our partner churches, there are many children living on their own. The women of the churches work very hard each day to provide for the children. What better gift to these women than baskets of nutritious fruit to help feed the children.
This fruit will be distributed in July by our volunteers from America, Canada, and Taiwan. Be a part today with your donation of $50. Want us to send a card to your mom recognizing this wonderful gift? Be sure to complete the honor card information on the donation form. For donations of $100 or more, we will include a gift for your mom, a copy of Janine Maxwell’s new book “Is It Okay With You?”.
Thank you for your continued support of Heart for Africa and our work in Africa.
Share on FacebookHeart for Africa Volunteer Events
Posted by Mann Nolan | Filed under Fundraising
Heart for Africa is happy to be a part of three volunteer led events over the next several weeks. We are so thankful for our dedicated volunteers as they work around the country to bring awareness to the needs of the children of Swaziland and Kenya along with raising money to help Heart for Africa continue our work in these countries.
L.I.F.E Week at University of San Diego
This student-led event at the University of San Diego is an awareness event for the students of USD. Focusing on major issues such as human trafficking, HIV/AIDS, genocide, abortion, immigration and poverty, the event will culminate with a concert featuring the Princess of Swaziland performing for the students on Friday evening, April 30. For more information, visit the USD website.
The 2nd Annual Heart for Africa “HOPE 5K Run/Walk”
Hosted by Heart for Africa volunteers Angel and Greg Klund from Cape Girardeau, MO, the HOPE 5K Run/Walk will help raise awareness and funds for Heart for Africa. Join more than 125 runners/walkers for this fun 5K walk on May 1, 2010 in Cape Girardeau. For more information, contact Angel Klund.
Les Miserables-School Edition at North Coast Calvary Chapel in Carlsbad, CA
One of Broadways legendary Rock Operettas is at NCCC! Celebrate and join the North Coast Calvary Chapel family for a fun night out with the family. All proceeds will go to benefit the NCCC Heart for Africa Litsemba Team going to serve the orphans of Swaziland this summer for the historic Litsemba 2010. Tickets are available for May 4 and May 5 at the North Coast Calvary Chapel website.
Share on FacebookTeam Cape is Raising $100,000
Posted by Mann Nolan | Filed under Fundraising
One team of Heart for Africa volunteers in Cape Girardeau, Missouri is on a mission. A mission to raise $100,000 to build a children’s home at Project Canaan in Swaziland. The team is led by Raelenna Ferguson and Teresa Birk. You can watch an interview on the local NBC station in Cape Girardeau with Raelenna and Teresa at bit.ly/6b8E70.
To help raise the funds, the team has created a 2010 Heart for Africa calendar. The funds from the calendar sales will be donated to the Jared Birk memorial fund with Heart for Africa. Jared Birk is Teresa’s son who passed away just a few months after her return from Africa.
You can purchase a calendar on our website. Each calendar is filled with beautiful pictures from volunteers that were taken over the past few years. The calendar is only $15.00 + $3 S/H.
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