How far will I go to help Haiti?
Will you help me get there?
January 12, 2013 will be the third anniversary of the Haiti Earthquake. In those three years, I have logged thousands of miles and given hundreds of volunteer hours and spent thousands of dollars of my own money participating in and leading medical mission trips to Haiti with the nonprofit group Ke Nou.
My connection to Haiti was forged from being born there, but I became bonded with the people in Haiti when I saw first hand not only the devastation brought by the earthquake, but the everyday crises that Haitians endure. Since the earthquake, many thousands of people: mothers, brothers, aunts, husbands, sons and daughters—mostly sons and daughters—have died. They have died from illnesses that in the US are easily prevented or treated.
Ke Nou has been able to provide much needed medication and food to the people of Haiti from past mission trips, and your support has meant so much, but we have a long way to go.
And I have a marathon, and a half.
On the anniversary of the earthquake, I will be running in the DisneyWorld Goofy Challenge in order to raise money for Ke Nou. I will be running a half marathon on Saturday, January 12 and then a full marathon on Sunday, January 13 for a total of 39.3 miles in two days.
Although it will be a challenge for me to complete this race, I will be especially motivated by the excitement of knowing that it will benefit such a worthy cause.
I am asking friends and family to consider sponsoring me for this event. I have two ambitious goals – first to complete the runs without sustaining any bodily harm, and second to meet my personal goal of raising $3930 for Ke Nou Haiti.
I’ve never gone farther than 13.1 miles before, but with your help, I will get there.
Consider sponsoring a mile for $100, ½ mile for $50, or ¼ mile for $25. I would greatly appreciate any donation toward this goal.
All donations are tax deductible.
One day I hope that Haiti will be able to provide the medical care for its citizens, but until then please join me in supporting this very important cause.
Much Love,
Sabine Dessieux
All donations to Ke Nou/ Missouri Haitian Relief Fund are tax deductible. Under "Purpose", please type "Sabine Goofy".
Missouri Haitian Relief Fund
PO Box 871 Jefferson City, MO, 65102
