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Help Benjamin raise money

For participating in TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon

My Story…

I hate running. It makes my lungs hurt, I never get the "runner's high" so many people rave about, and my wife Laura always makes fun of how absurdly sweaty I get after just half a mile. Running is awful.

But I also love Camp Shalom.

I've done 5ks before, and I'm not very good at them (sub-30:00 is a win for me), but I figure if I'm going to punish myself like this, it ought to be for a good cause. So in September I'm running the QC Marathon 5K AND attempting to set a personal record by doing it in under 27 minutes, all in service of Camp Shalom.

For those who don't know, Camp Shalom is a Christian outdoor ministry that provides young people an opportunity to grow in relationship with God and each other out in nature, far away from screens, social media, and all the other distractions of everyday life. You can learn more about us here: www.campshalomia.org

We've got a great team of current and former staff who will be running for Shalom as well. Our team goal is to raise $10,000, and I'm on the hook for $750, so please help a guy out! Your support helps us serve more kids!

Donate to help Benjamin raise money for TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon’s fundraising campaign.


Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Aug 09 Dana Hempy (Waterman) Better run fast!!! Undisclosed amount
Aug 08 Cara I love that you’re doing this! Undisclosed amount
Aug 08 David Jost You got this. Undisclosed amount
Jul 31 Dan and Kim Carlson Good Luck Benni! Undisclosed amount
Jul 30 Ben’s tallest Canadian I got u26:30 at +110 for big money we’re going sub 27 minutes! Undisclosed amount