Claire and Lara are about to set off again. Having been home in the US for a few months, we are growing restless. And noticeably restless to help some more…

We are returning to an orphanage we visited last year at the end of our eight-month trip. It was an amazing place that inspired both of us with its passion, faith, and commitment to its kids’ health and wellbeing. It was one of the best non-profits we’ve seen.

Since we got home, we’ve been trying to do some fundraising, and trying to figure out the best ways for us to help these kids out. We have decided to turn our own commitments to run a marathon into a helpful project. We’re starting a running club, and aiming to get some of the older kids into the June 24th Kilimanjaro marathon, and to run a race around the orphanage itself with some of the littler ones.

We’re also starting a newsletter, some art projects, and helping with the library that is devoid of books and the kids who need help with their reading.

This is something we are both extremely committed to…we’re heading back next week, and staying through the summer. We are trying to raise funds for shoes, equipment, and shipment for these kids. We’re paying for our own trips, and giving anything we raise to the kids and the organization. Read more about our efforts HERE.

Please consider this an opportunity to throw your energy at something very worthwhile. We would love any help, advice, or positive thoughts you can offer.

We would love it, and we’re also getting desperate because the generosity (in the form of shoes and books…) we’ve received, we can’t get over to the kids. Please help! Thank you so much in advance…