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| Nearly 1000 Miles and over One Million Strides to
Brake the Cycle of Poverty
What can be done as Poverty impacts 37 million people in the United States?
Can our small efforts make a difference in helping people ‘Brake the Cycle of Poverty’?
Can we be a voice or advocate for people living in the poverty condition nationally or where we work or call home?
Join Charlie Chatterton as he attempts to combine two of his passions, promoting physical activity and his concern for people living in poverty in the US. What began as a goal to run four marathons to raise awareness to the poverty condition in the US and to raise funds for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD), the domestic, anti-poverty program of US Catholic Church, ended with six marathons, $2646.00 raised and the desire to continue his efforts to make a difference.
With that in mind, a new goal of completing 38 marathons over the next few years (counting the six from last year?) was created. Each of the first 37 marathons will represent one million US citizens who live in the poverty condition. These marathons will add up to 37 million people, the total number of US citizens living in the poverty condition in the US. The final, the 38th marathon, is for good measure and will be dedicated to not only the 37 million people living in poverty, but to all individuals who may earn more than the federal poverty line ($20,000 for a family of four), but fall far below what would be considered a ‘living wage’.
How can you THINK ABOUT IT, TALK ABOUT IT, and TAKE ACTION against poverty as Charlie runs 1000 miles (995.6 miles officially – he’ll try to squeeze in an additional 4.4 miles over the 38 marathons?) and takes over One Million Strides to help Brake the Cycle of Poverty?
• Invite Charlie to speak to you and your group on the poverty condition in the US
• Become an advocate for people living in the poverty condition
• Educate yourself about the impact of poverty in your community
• Get beyond the statistics and donate your time and unique talent(s) to make a positive difference
• Donate financially to one or more of the five groups identified by Charlie that provide a Hand-up to people in need to help people Brake the Cycle of Poverty. Please note that all donations will go directly to the organization and will not cover any expenses related to the runs.
These groups include the:
Back on My Feet: “Back on My Feet is a non-profit organization that promotes the self-sufficiency of Philadelphia's homeless population by engaging them in running as a means to build confidence, strength and self-esteem.” www.backonmyfeet.org Donations directed towards Back on My Feet can be done online at http://www.active.com/donate/backonmyfeet/BraketheCycleofPover
The other groups are:
1. The Catholic Campaign for Human Development,
2. The Cornerstone Foundation Inc. is located in the Vernon/Rockville community where Charlie lives.
3. The Holy Family Home and Shelter Inc. is located in Willimantic, CT where Charlie works.
4. The New Orleans Recreation Department.
If interested in making a donation to one or more of the groups, please write the check out to the specific group and mail it to Charlie at the address below and he will forward it to the organization. Please remember that a donation to the Back on My Feet Organization can be made online. Feel free to contact him at (860) 872-0081 or by e-mail at charliechatterton@sbcglobal.net if you have any questions. For updates on the progress of the marathons and related activities, go to www.runstorrs.org. Thank you and God Bless!!!
Charlie Chatterton
15 Werner Drive
Vernon, CT 06066
Marathons Completed to Date: Taking Strides to Brake the Cycle of Poverty
9/17/06 Adirondack Marathon 4:15:32
10/14/06 Hartford Marathon 3:57:34
11/19/06 Philadelphia Marathon 4:03:29
2/25/07 New Orleans Marathon 4:06:13
5/06/07 Long Island Marathon 3:58:25
5/27/07 Vermont City Marathon 4:05:25
9/16/07 Adirondack Marathon 4:01:31
9/29/07 New Hampshire Marathon 4:08:55
10/13/07 Hartford Marathon 4:15:00
10/28/07 Cape Cod Marathon 4:10:09 |
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Total Donations: $1,020.00
Goal: $1,000
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