Gilbert Running Austin Marathon - Help Him Help Others
Jan 31, 2010
Our friendly and jovial coach is running the Austin Marathon and has put out a challenge to help him and the Gazelle Foundation help others by sponsoring Gilbert during the race. Last year through your generosity over $7,000 was raised. This year he's aiming for more - and there's an addition to the cause.
The Foundation is fully committed to helping people in Burundi and giving back to Central Texas youth - what they have done for three years through special projects and the recent completion of a water well that serves over 2,500 Burundian citizens. But in light of the earthquake in Haiti and the great humanitarian need there to help one of Earth's poorest countries - Gilbert and the Foundation have committed to donate half of proceeds raised during the marathon challenge to go to relief efforts in Haiti.
So Gilbert is asking you to help him change the world. For the past four months he's trained hard for this race, not for himself, but for others. And many of you have been right there with him along the way. And he's asking you now to help him change the world. Whether it's a dollar per mile or two dollars per mile or more - challenge him as he's challenging you.
His goal you ask? Top 3 and a sub-2:30.
You can donate online at www.gazellefoundation.com, write a check made out to the Gazelle Foundation and hand it to him, or mail the check to Gazelle Foundation, PO Box 1487, Austin, TX, 78767. And please note in the memo line that this is for the Marathon Challenge so that they can track the proceeds correctly.
