The run

July 15....

RUN 143
The last 3 days was the 3rd annual RUN 143- an ultramarathon to raise awareness and money for orphans and adoption. We are honored to be able to support 2 baby homes internationally, the adoption support centre here in our province and TWO families who are in the process of adoption.
This crazy idea was birthed in our living room almost 4 years ago by friends of ours who wanted to support us on our journey of adoption. since then and including this year, we have raised over 50000 dollars for families and orphans around the world! It has been a tremendous and overwhelming blessing to see how God has used a crazy idea to not only raise money but the profile of adoption and it impact on many, many people!
This year we had five runners complete the whole run ( 143km) and another 4 who did the whole run through a combination of running & biking. We had four bikers who did the whole distance in a day- double from last year! We had about 20 join for the last 10k and 5k - including my 8 year old and 4 year olds girls....super proud of them! (And I got to do 50 k over the course of the 3 days - 10 k for each of my beautiful kids. ) And about 100 people showed for the BBQ in support of the cause- humbled and amazed. God does big things when you step out and take a risk.
Not only were we successful at what we set out to do but more importantly, relationships were built, conversations were had and the purpose behind what we do was evident. One participant who ran the whole thing said that " this was the best life experience she has ever had & looking forward to seeing everyone again soon!" Another support staff ( who was out for the first time) has already said she will be back next year and has already recruited another runner.
This is significant. People building relationships. God being a part of it. people getting cared for. People being supported, loved and encouraged. And little ones given hope and soon ( hopefully very soon...) a family.

Thanks to everyone who was a part of RUN143 this year. Your willingness to do whatever and be involved is awesome!!!
See you next year...JULY 11-13, 2013!

Blessings,
Candra

Ps. The website www.run143.com is up all year long with PayPal. So if y of feel that this is something you would like to donate to now, or throughout the year, please know that it is always available....