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Hi Everyone. I have signed up to run to raise money for women in the Congo. Many people may not be aware, but fighting in the Congo has claimed the lives of many women and children, since 1998. This is a chance for me to do something I enjoy while helping people in need. I appreciate your generosity and invite you to visit http://www.runforcongowomen.org to learn more.

Today in the Democratic Republic of the Congo people are still struggling to maintain peace and rebuild their lives after one of the deadliest wars in all of history. Estimates are that over 5,400,000 people have died. Perhaps even worse than the loss of life, is the staggering number of human rights violations – torture, mutilation and sexual violence that has occurred against tens of thousands of women and children. The women of DR Congo desperately need your help right now. And you have the power to do something today - Run for Congo Women to support Women for Women International’s program in Congo. By making a donation, you will help a woman in Congo provide for her family and receive important rights awareness training to help ensure that she won't ever be a victim again. Women for Women International will teach her the skills needed to start a business to help her end the cycle of poverty and suffering. You're not only changing the course of one woman's life – your support and generosity improves entire villages and communities! Peace and prosperity in the Democratic Republic of Congo depends on women who need your help!

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Contributor Amount Comment Mary Beth Arthur $100.00 "What a wonderful and worthwhile cause for which to run. We are proud and happy that you are doing this. with love, Dad & Mom" Peter Kukish $100.00 "Congratulations and Good Luck! Your Mom said it best! Mom & Dad K."