“We are running/walking to raise funds for a new boy’s dorm in India .”

Once again this year we are stepping into the difficult but rewarding task of helping provide much needed new accommodation at a children’s home in India. We are doing this by participating in various race distances and asking our friends and family to join us by donating to the project.

Some team members will be running or walking at the BMO Vancouver Marathon May 3 while others will do so in Kelowna at the SunRype Okanagan Marathon October 17 and 18. As we make our way to the race finish line, dorm construction is moving along as well. Together, we can help make completion a reality and know that these young boys have a new and comfortable home.

In the previous two years we have raised a total of $60,000. Our goal this year is $40,000. It seems incredible that reaching this would bring our overall total to $100,000!

In 1989 a Children’s Home, now supported by Child of Mine, was established on the grounds of a remote and abandoned leprosy hospital in Northern India. Children are taken from desperate situations and allowed to grow up in a loving community and family setting. They are given an education, including post secondary, so they can make a difference in their communities and the lives of the people they interact with.

Over the years many of the buildings have been improved and most of the cow dung and mud plaster walls have been repaired. That said, the boys are still living in the original 100 year old buildings and providing them with a new dorm has been a dream the staff and children have held for many years. We are excited to announce that through the tremendous support of partners like you, this project is now well underway!

Thanks to each of you for your generosity in prior years. We invite you to once again consider donating  and help us create a new living space for these boys.