I’m running the half marathon to support my son’s wonderful preschool, One World Project (OWP).
Our family could not have gotten through 2020 without OWP. Our son started school there in September 2020 and it changed all of our lives. OWP gave him a routine and a loving community to feel safe during very uncertain times. In December of 2020 my mother unexpectedly passed away from a rare medical condition and our family felt like it was falling apart. We turned to OWP to support our son during this difficult time, and not only did they help him, but they helped me as well. Every day when I arrived at pickup the teachers would check in on us to see how we were doing and offered to help in any way possible. We honestly would not have made it through the year without their support.
Not only has OWP been emotionally supportive but they have worked very hard to make the school safe for the children. They have undertaken a huge financial cost to make sure the school has proper covid-safety precautions, including air filtration, extra sinks and outfitting the outdoor spaces so that the children can spend more time outside. Collectively, we are hoping to raise $50,000 to make sure the program continues for children, like our daughter who will be attending next year. If you’re able to give, please give what you can.
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.
