Running for a cause... again!!! Need your help!

Yes, it is that time again... where I KILL myself running a half marathon to raise money for the KLM foundation, an awesome organization!!!!!!! I am by no means a runner, but I was able to run it last year and fully intend on repeating that this year. Thanks a BUNCH to everyone who helped me fundraise last year... I raised more than the required $100 to participate, and as a group we raised more than enough to send a deserving learner to Uplands College, one of the best high schools in South Africa.

I am sure by now, if you are reading this blog, you know what sort of state the public education system is in here in South Africa. Even those students who have serious ambitions and potential often get left behind. The Kgwale Le Mollo Foundation seeks out these students and gives them a five year scholarship to attend one of the best high schools/university preparatory schools in South Africa.

This past year a group of PCVs were able to visit Uplands College (it is called a college, but serves grades 8-12). It is hands-down the best school they had ever seen. Along with a tour of the grounds, they also got to meet the students who are supported by the KLM Foundation.
When asked about their achievements since coming to Uplands College, the KLM learners stated: academics- mathematics and language specifically; sports- netball, rugby, swimming, and football; honors for service; spiritual guidance; community service projects; overcoming personal issues; chess; music- guitar; and being a better person all around.

Uplands College and KLM also give the learners an open door to a brighter future. The KLM learners have great aspirations. The learners aspire to study and become professionals in: marketing, law, animation, graphic design, accounting, medicine, architecture, and social work.
So, how can you help? Each participant is asked to raise at least $100. The money raised each year traditionally pays for 2/3 of the cost of one student. This year we are trying to raise enough to fully support the student. This being my last fundraising project in SA, I would like to beat our amoutn from last year and raise $250! Any amount donated helps.

You can donate two different ways:
Method 1: Online
Go to the KLM foundation website http://www.klm-foundation.org
Click on the Donate photo in the upper left corner.
This opens up a secure https connection for you to donate.
Make sure you put Kristin Mayer in the Longtom Marathon field.

Method 2: Check
Make out a check to: Kgwale Le Mollo (US)
Add a post it declaring which PCV you are sponsoring
Mail it to:
KLM Foundation (US)c/o Bowen Hsu461 So. Bonita AvenuePasadena, CA 91107

I'll give you updates as more money is recieved to let you know how we're doing. Please help donate to this amazing cause... and if you need an extra excuse... my birthday is February 25!!! So it's a win-win... help kids in South Africa have a brighter future AND give me a birthday present from across the world :)