Corre Mariana!
Hello Friends and Family,
This April, I’m dusting off my running shoes and joining parents from Mia’s pre-school in running the Brooklyn Half Marathon to raise funds for the school, One World Project. https://www.oneworldproject.org/ (At OWP’s web-page, that’s Mia in the pink hooded jacket). As a Spanish emersion pre-school, OWP has helped reinforce our (mostly Claudia’s ) use of Spanish at home. Also, it’s located on our street, which has been very helpful for our NYC commutes!
Each runner has been asked to raise $1,000, but I hope to exceed that amount with your help! Your contribution will support OWP’s scholarship program for neighborhood children who would otherwise not be able to attend.
Thank you for your support!
Patrick, Claudia and Mariana (“Mia”)
On Saturday, March 21 we’ll be running or walking the Brooklyn Spring 5K, 10K a wonderful event that will allow all our team to pick the race that is best for them.
Friday, April 24 is La Vuelta. We’ll gather at One World Project and the kids (and some grownups) will run, walk or scoot along Vanderbilt, down East 4th, along Greenwood Avenue, and up East 3rd. After the loop, we’ll gather on the patio for a party with upcycled medals for all participants. In Spanish, la vuelta means loop, like the one we’ll do around the block. Vuelta also means return. If your children have grown and you are no longer part of our preschool or after school program please consider La Vuelta an invitation to return to OWP for a visit. We would love to see you!
On Sunday, April 26 we will join half marathoners for NYC Runs, an epic running journey. The route starts in North Brooklyn and winds around the waterfront taking you under the historic Williamsburg, Manhattan, and Brooklyn Bridges. From there, the route heads up the grand concourses of Fulton Street & Flatbush Avenue before passing through Grand Army Plaza and into historic brownstone Brooklyn. We will turn into Prospect Park at mile 10 to complete our 13.2 miles.
With love and care we have built a nurturing school and community center committed to learning. We want to sustain what makes One World Project so special and grow our scholarship fund and support our Universal PreK program so that OWP is accessible to more families. Together we are working to raise $50,000.
We truly appreciate anything you are able to give.
