Running for His children

Dearest Friends and Family,
This upcoming October, I have pledged to run 4 half marathons in 4 weeks.
No, when I signed up I wasn't delirious with fever, on drugs or drinking.
Yes, I know that I run like Pheobe from Friends, ugly, failing and incredibly slow.
Yes, I have trouble running to the mailbox and Yes, I was chosen in Jr High to be Least Likely To Run Unless It Was Toward A Donut.
Despite all of that, I know that God has asked me to do this.
I am scared, but ready for the challenge.
The program I am running for is called Run 4 Heaven's Gate.
I am running with 52 AMAZING people who inspire me.
100% of the profits go directly to an orphanage we support in India called Heaven's Gate that cares for 186 children who are living with AIDS.
To see some of their precious faces: http://www.ccboise.org/tabid/2068/vId/5300/default.aspx
Last year, Run 4 Heaven's Gate generated $20,000.
ALL of that money went to help care for the children, purchase medicine, and provide a medical clinic for 600 families in the surrounding areas who are also living with AIDS.
The runners carry all of our own costs, entry fees, training programs, etc. so every dime will make it's way to India.
The Zahm family's personal goal is to raise $5,000.
I know that God will bless these children, they are His.
Would you consider sponsoring me?
I am blessed and excited to be a part of something so amazing.
What an awesome God we serve!
Please know that no amount is too little.
Each and every dollar will do amazing things for these precious children.
Please keep the children at Heaven's Gate in your prayers.
And I humbly ask that you pray for us runners to have strength to keep on running.
Thank you in advance for helping us help these children and for helping this frumpy housewife put down her latte, get her butt off her couch, lace up her running shoes and be His feet.
Elicia
PS. If you would like to help us get the word out about Run 4 Heaven's Gate feel free to post this blog to your family blog, email it to friends or share it on FaceBook. :)