I’m back to coach this amazing team of parents, teachers and administrators to run 13.1 miles through Brooklyn because One World Project means so much to my family and to our community. Last year our team of almost 60 runners raised over $66K for the scholarship fund and it was an incredibly rewarding and emotional experience. I love running so much, particularly this type of event, because it’s a sport that almost anyone can do if you have the right game plan and you work hard to make baby steps toward your goal. It’s particularly fun to lead runners that are doing this for the first time (or for the first time in a long time). I’ll be sitting out on the running portion this year since I’m pregnant with baby #4 (due in June!!) but I’ll be coaching, fundraising and cheering from the sidelines. I hope you will consider supporting our efforts to hit our ambitious goal in support of scholarships for OWP’s 10th year!
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.
