Knowing your child is loved and cared for at school is one of the most reassuring things a parent can ask for. OWP has been such an incredible space for our child, helping him grow and learn and play, all while still being exactly who he wants to be. He is so excited to be joining this year’s race — mostly for the medal and idea of a spaghetti dinner with all his friends — but we are sure deep down also because he wants to support One World Project’s fundraising efforts for the amazing scholarship fund and Universal PreK program.
He’s been “training” every morning for the upcoming race around the block, by starting to run parts of the route on our way to school. This plus his daily mantra “I’m the fastest kid ever” should make for quite the competition come April 24. Let’s go Coop!
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.
