I’m super excited to be running my first half marathon, and there’s a reason why I’m doing this now: the funds raised will support the scholarship fund of One World Project, an incredible school and community. You can walk by the school and absorb what a special environment it is even from the outside…garden beds planted by the children and labeled en español, simple but imaginative shelters and nooks that beckon for creative play. When you add in the teachers, who are community-minded educators from all over the Spanish-speaking world, an educational philosophy that promotes multilingualism and social emotional development, and the kids themselves, hailing from all kinds of beautiful families, well, it’s magic.
My son, Cove, has thrived at OWP over the last year and a half, and it’s my strong belief that many more kids deserve this life-changing start to their educational experience. Contributing to the school’s 10th anniversary fundraiser will extend this opportunity to many more families, advancing educational equity and diversity at a life stage that truly matters.
Further, I’m running this April 23rd because I can (thank you to my multiple physical therapists of recent years!) This race is dedicated to my dad, who was a low-speed, low-mileage but dogged runner who rarely missed a day. He departed almost exactly the day of the event (22 years ago) and I think he would consider his Suey pacing/plodding by the Brooklyn waterfront pretty freakin’ cool.
We all have many causes that are dear to us and budgets that sure aren’t infinite. Whether or not you can contribute to this [tax-deductible] initiative, I thank you for reading this and being part of my wonderful community and support system.
¡Mil gracias!
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.
