Help Jiajia raise money

Hi everyone,

On October 9th, I will be participating in my first marathon! Looking back, I would not have imagined that lacing up a pair of Nike Free runners for gym class runs would have lead to the profound impact running has had in my adult years. Nevertheless, the sport has been a safe place to challenge myself, to cultivate compassion, and to connect with my community. 

Bridging running with community service is a vision and passion that came to life two years ago. A group of friends and I successfully organized a virtual running campaign amidst the COVID-19 pandemic in support of increasing accessibility to clean water in a rural community abroad. I am ecstatic to have another fundraising opportunity this year to build community resilience, just as running has fostered the same resilience in me. I have chosen a non-for profit organization that I have been involved with in recent years called Our Place Society. Our Place Society is an organization located in the heart of Greater Victoria that helps those less fortunate get back on their feet by offering services such as counselling, hot showers, meals every single day of the year, a warm place to stay, and a place for individuals to connect.

I invite you to share this fundraising page with others and donate if you have the capacity! I appreciate all of your support, and will be running with a heart full of intention, grit, and gratitude on October 9th. See you at the starting line!

Warmly,

Jiajia