Let's Send Them to Nationals!

The girls of Team 100 are training hard in preparation for 2 big competitions in the coming weeks. On June 21-23, they'll be running in the Manyala Regional Championships and just a few days later, June 27-29, will be competing in the Tanzanian National Championships. The Nationals will take place in Singida, the hometown of 13 of the 14 girls on the team. The girls only get to see their families once each year due to the prohibitively high cost of traveling the 8 hours from Arusha to Singida. All of the girls are giddy with excitement at the prospectus of getting to see their families an additional time this year.

Competing in races is a crucial part of the girls development and in launching them into the word of professional, elite running. Unfortunately, due to costs, Zach has to limit the number of races that each girl gets to participate in. Because the Tanzanian Nationals are being held in the girls' hometown, I want to ensure that each of everyone of them has the means to attend the competition, to see their families, and to show their parents what talented athletes they are. Most of the girls parents have never seen their daughters run. I estimate that it is going to cost Zach close to $400 in bus fares, accomodations, and food for the 14 girls plus himself and Mama Gwandu to attend the competition. Many of you have asked how you can support me, an organization, or a cause over the course of my travels. I've decided that this is it. Please donate whatever small amount you can afford so that I can guarantee that each of the girls gets to attend the Nationals and see their families.

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