Someone donated $250 on my page to the International Rescue Committee, for next Sunday's Seattle Marathon! That's so awesome! I guess this went down about a week ago, but I was slow to pick up on it. Many thank yous to you, Anon! You are amazing!
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Check out the link to the right. I am running the Seattle Marathon next weekend as part of Team IRC, which is a fundraising effort to benefit the International Rescue Committee in Seattle. The IRC is the perfect organization to support during this Thanksgiving season, as their mission is to help displaced refugees who've landed on our soil, after fleeing terrible situations around the world. Think Darfur, Rwanda, Burma, Somalia--bad things, really bad things. I think their work is the work of angels.
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"From harm to home," here's a brief summary from the IRC's site:
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"The IRC is one of the first to respond, one of the last to leave. For 75 years, the International Rescue Committee has been a leader in humanitarian relief. We mobilize quickly, bringing sustained support to regions torn apart by violence and deprivation. We provide a fresh start in the U.S. for refugees. And we advocate tirelessly on behalf of the displaced, addressing the root causes of violence and standing up for the world’s most vulnerable populations."
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Check out Maggi's story. She's team captain for our marathon effort.
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I'd like to rally a few more donors. The IRC is worth it. Any amount is great, and anonymous is just fine with me. Or email me and ask me about it. Donations are tax deductible, and the charity has the highest rating Charity Navigator gives. There's so much to be thankful for, really, and this is one great way to acknowledge it this time of year, while helping those who really need the help.
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Thanks Anon! And Happy Thanksgiving, all.
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