Run/Walk for Refugee Kids
Exodus World Service
Run/Walk for Refugee Kids
Exodus World Service
Date and Time:
Saturday, September 17, 2022
Check-In: 7:00 am – 8:00 am CDT
Kids Fun Dash: 8:00 am CDT
5k Run/Walk Start: 8:15 am CDT
Location and Directions:
Willow Creek Community Church North Shore
2200 Shermer Road
Glenview, IL 60026
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You are giving help and hope to refugee kids and their families!
Your run/walk will give refugee kids across Chicagoland academic support and encouragement from trained volunteer mentors--helping them succeed in school and beyond.
Saturday, September 17
Willow Creek North Shore, Glenview
Registration: $40 (Kids 12 and under FREE)
Once registered, please create a fundraising page and invite others to support your 5K!
NEW this year: Prizes for top male and female finishers!
1st place $100 FleetFeet voucher | 2nd $50 voucher | 3rd $25 voucher
All participants receive a race t-shirt and bib, goody bags, and tasty snacks. Kids win prizes in the Fun Dash!
In appreciation for helping refugee kids and their families:
- Raise $500: Receive a refugee-crafted artisan gift.
- Raise $1,000: Receive a personalized travel mug and a gift of specialty coffee from a refugee-owned business.
- Raise $5,000: Enjoy dinner for your group of up to 6 at a refugee-owned restaurant, hosted by an Exodus staff member.
Leaderboard
Top Teams:
St. Mark's Lutheran St. Charles Captain: Jamie Holt Raised: $2,170 |
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Immanuel Presbyterian Team Captain: Dan Balzer Raised: $1,632 |
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Team Rice Captain: Lindsey Rice Raised: $1,510 |
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Team Harvest Captain: Paige Albright Raised: $1,085 |
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Team Bernardoni Raised: $675 |
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Lincoln Park Old Town (LPOT) Catholic Parishes Captain: Ellen Moiani Raised: $650 |
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Immanuel Anglican Church Raised: $500 |
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Prince of Peace Captain: Anne Lewis Raised: $500 |
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Team Hamza Khan Captain: Hamza Khan Raised: $460 |
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Team Mohammad Mudassir A6 Captain: Mohammed Mudassir Ansari Raised: $460 |
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May Family Raised: $390 |
http://www.exodusworldservice.org
Contact: Laurie Fuchs
Address:
Exodus World Service
Founded in 1988, Exodus World Service mobilizes the Christian community to welcome and befriend refugees. We do this by educating churches and individuals about the plight of refugees, connecting volunteers with refugees through practical service projects, and empowering people to be champions for refugees.