We registered for the Brooklyn half-marathon to raise funds for Victoria’s school and are excited to have an excuse to get back into running after a long hiatus. (Full disclosure: Years of galloping have taken a toll on Christian’s joints and he just found out that he might need to undergo hip surgery soon, in which case Veronica would be the family’s only representative at this year’s race.)
Gabriel spent two years at One World project, immediately followed by Victoria, who is now in her second year there. We can’t say enough good things about this gem of a school, which provides, in addition to Spanish immersion, a warm and nurturing environment where children are given plenty of space by the school’s wonderful teachers to explore their interests.
The school has weathered the pandemic amazingly well but has, like many, suffered from it, needing to decrease class sizes and increase staff to handle all the logistical complications. It is intent on keeping scholarships available to less privileged families and the goal of this fundraising effort is to replenish its scholarship fund. We hope you’ll help us support this worthy cause! No amount is too small. Thanks in advance!
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.
