Run for Congo Women Indy

Eagle Creek Park, Indianapolis

Saturday, April 2, 2011 @ 9:00 AM

Date

Start: Saturday, April 2, 2011 @ 9:00 AM

Address

Eagle Creek Park, Indianapolis
7840 W 56th Street Indianapolis, IN

Fees

$25.00 per person until April 1st, $35.00 per person day of the run

Brief Description

“One woman can change anything. Many women can change everything.” ~ Christine Karumba, DRC Country Director for Women for Women International

About the 5K

Runners, walkers, joggers, skippers welcome. This is a noncompetitive 5K for enjoyment. Strollers and leashed dogs are welcome. Children under 18 need not register. All proceeds will benefit Women for Women International's DR Congo program. Parking available at Eagle Creek at a charge of $5 per vehicle.

Fundraising

To participate in our fundraising team, please visit http://www.crowdrise.com/congorun/fundraiser/congo to get started

About Congo

In 2000, The New York Times reported the war in Congo had cost 100,000 lives. Based on their work on the ground, the International Rescue Committee knew this was a gross underestimate. When they set out to get an accurate number, they discovered the grave reality: the Congo is by far the world's deadliest conflict since World War II. Since 1998, 5.4 million people have died there.

Women for Women International DR Congo Program

Women for Women International (WfWI) officially began operations in the DRC in 2004. WfWI – DRC’s country office is headquartered in Bukavu with two satellite offices located in Goma and Baraka. Currently, there are 9,324 women actively participating in WfWI’s comprehensive year-long program and more than 31,000 women have been served since program inception. Recent graduates of the program report significant improvements in their lives.

For more information

For questions on volunteering or sponsorship please contact Ami Hall at amjhall@sbcglobal.net. For questions on registration, fundraising or media-relations please contact Bonnie Kulenkamp at onesweetworld67@gmail.com.

Additional Information

Registration begins at 8:00am. 5K begins at 9:00am. $5 per vehicle fee for park parking. The beach playground will be open for children. Check in will be between 8am and 9am at the beach shelter. When entering follow signs to beach. Volunteers will be pointing the way in green shirts. The 5K course is an uphill, downhill, and flat paved loop. This is street running. The event will take place rain or shine. Please plan accordingly for Spring weather in Indiana.

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