Please join me in this Virtual 5k run (or walk) to benefit Harlem Lacrosse!
As a recent college graduate this past May, I started thinking about my time as a student and the numerous mentors, coaches, teachers and people who helped me get across the "finish line." While reflecting on this, it brought me back to my time tutoring and coaching middle school girls who were part of Harlem Lacrosse for part of the summer. My instagram became populated this May with past students now graduating from high school announcing their next steps for college. Seeing and understanding the influential impact this organization has had (and continues to have) on so many students who do not have access to the same resources made me think how this organization will have to adapt during these unprecedented and vulnerable times.
The wake of this pandemic has not only exposed the inequalities that run rampant in this country, but also it has affected individuals in a disproportionate manner leaving many communities disrupted. Harlem Lacrosse's mission is simple: "to empower the children who are most at risk for academic decline and dropout to rise above their challenges and reach their full potential. Harlem Lacrosse inspires children to dream about tomorrow while working hard on the field and in the classroom today." Having spent time as a coach and tutor, I can full heartedly attest that the work of this organization changes students' lives and actively seeks for each individual to achieve his / her potential both on and off the field.
In lieu of birthday presents this year I am asking friends and family members to participate, donate and join me in raising money for this organization. For those able, the participation "fee" (donation) for the 5k Fun Run is $10/$25 and any additional donation will also go directly to Harlem Lacrosse to help make an impact. My goal is to raise $2,200 dollars to aid any immediate needs for Harlem Lacrosse as the organization begins to tackle how it can best serve its student-athletes this summer and into the academic year.
If you wish to learn more about this meaningful organization please follow the link below.
Information
- Harlem Lacrosse (https://www.harlemlacrosse.org/)
- GoFundMe (https://www.gofundme.com/f/fun-run-for-harlem-lacrosse?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1)