My Story…
I will be running the Pittsburgh Half Marathon this May, 2022. This year, I am participating in the Run for a Cause program. My "Cause" is the Light of Light Rescue Missions in Pittsburgh. This fine organization has been around since 1952 and is there to help those less fortunate and in need of assistance in order to survive in this world. See the description section.
I have been running various distances since 2013 and like to focus on the longer distances for the challenge. I regularly run 5 mile, 10 mile and half marathon distances.
I feel very fortunate and blessed that I can still run and felt that I'd like to use my energies to do something to help raise funds that will help those less fortunate. I am able to help in this way and know that happiness is only real if shared. My training and running to reach my contribution goal is my way of sharing happiness.
Please help me reach my goal of $500. Any size contribution is very much appreciated.
Description
Since 1952, Light of Life Rescue Mission, a non-profit 501(C)(3) organization, continues to transform lives for women, children, men, and families experiencing homelessness, poverty and addiction. Light of Life is the place where hope and healing meet. We are igniting transformation through truth-based programming with our continuum of care and the love of Christ. Our goal is to restore those in need to healthy members of our community.
Last year, the impact we made together included:
- 377,000+ meals, between 300-350 meals a day
- 130 beds available in both buildings across all programs
- 3 chapel services for those in need every day
- 153+ in our Men’s, Women’s and Children’s Programs
- 1,500 Thanksgiving donner baskets provides to families in need
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 29 | Celeste Kegel | Undisclosed amount |
| Apr 22 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
| Apr 18 | Nathan Kegel | $107.35 |
| Apr 18 | Evan Kegel | $54.10 |
| Mar 23 | Anonymous | $80.73 |
| Jan 28 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
| Jan 28 | Joan O'Donnell | $27.48 |
| Jan 28 | PPG Team Support | $54.10 |
| Jan 28 | Patty Warner | $27.48 |
| Jan 08 | Doug Van Duyne | $54.10 |
