Marathon Fund Raiser

Mexico is only 2 months away for me which means two things...

1.) I'm getting PUMPED for the summer.
2.) I need your help!

I need to raise $1,000 dollars to go toward airfare, gas, and meals to get me through the 2 months I will be in Mexico.

I know from previous experience in raising money for mission trips that my family and friends are absolutely fantastic about supporting me. This being said, I have a higher goal in mind.

If you remember Betty from my journal entries, you know that mattresses are few and far between in the barrios of Mexico. Betty was married and had 2 children, one with cerebral palsy, and no one in her family had ever had a mattress. Every once in a while, as in Betty's case, donations will be received for mattresses. When One Mission shows up at a home with a bed, you would think they had showed up with a Million Dollar Check.

In Rocky Point, a mattress and box spring set can be purchased for about $200. With yor help, I would like to deliver mattresses to ten families in the barrios of Rocky Point, Mexico.

In total I need to raise $3,000 dollars in order to cover my own expenses and to purchase 10 mattresses.

I am VERY PROUD to announce that my dad is already helping to make a dent in this $3,000. He has been training to run in a marathon that will take place on April 10. He has recently decided that his marathon would be a great avenue to raise money for this cause. By making a donation or pledge towards my dad's marathon, you will be supporting me. All proceeds will go directly toward the mattress fund.

In order to make a pledge or donation, you can send a check payable to Olathe Christian Church. If you are in Olathe, you can give the check directly to my parents or you can send it to

Olathe Christian Church
1115 S Ridgeview Rd
Olathe, KS 66062

Make sure to include in the envelope a note that specifies your donation to be for the One Mission Marathon Fundraiser. Please DO NOT specify the donation on the check itself.

You can also make a donation via credit card or paypal by hitting the "Donate" button under Mexico in the side bar.

I am so thankful for my dad taking the initiative to be the first to jump on board. I will be cheering him on from the sidelines of the marathon and I am 100,000% positive that he will finish with flying colors. Thank you for all of your support! Check back after April 10th for a full report on the marathon.

Thanks Dad!