COCE Kenya Growing Literacy Virtual Walk/Run

  • Date Thu 24th October 2024 - Sat 2nd November 2024
  • Time 12:00AM CDT
  • Location Houston, Texas
  • Price $32.80 - $38.10
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your shoes for a fantastic cause at the COCE Kenya Growing Literacy Virtual Walk/Run, taking place from October 24th to November 2nd, 2024, in Houston, Harris! This exciting event invites participants to walk, jog, or run at their own pace, all while contributing to the creation of a community library in Sijowa, Kenya. Whether you choose to tackle a 5K or simply enjoy the fresh air, this challenge is open to everyone, regardless of fitness level.

By registering, you’ll receive a stylish t-shirt and directly support educational initiatives aimed at keeping children in school and improving literacy rates in Busia County. Our goal is to raise $3,000 to fund essential library construction materials and educational sponsorships. Feel free to share the love by creating a race team or fundraising page to rally support from friends and family. Join us in this uplifting journey to empower the youth of Kenya through education and community engagement!

Organiser's Description

Want to move your body and help build a community library in Sijowa, Kenya? Join us for The Collective for Orphan Care and Education (COCE), Kenya's Growing Literacy Virtual Walk/Run.

Registrants will receive a t-shirt as part of their registration costs.

We are excited to have you join our mission to keep children in school and increase children's literacy and educational success in Busia County, Kenya.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT DOES THE REGISTRATION FEE COVER? The registration fee covers the cost of t-shirts and shipping along with a general donation that will be used for either constructions materials for our library in Sijowa Village, Busia County, Kenya or for students' educational sponsorship costs.

WHAT IF I WOULD LIKE TO DONATE MORE THAN MY REGISTRATION FEE? If you want to donate extra, click on the "Donate" button at the top of this race page. You can make a general donation there. Our goal is to raise $3,000 in donations so feel free to pass along to friends and family or create your own fundraiser to support our cause!

DO I HAVE TO RUN? NO! This is a challenge for all levels, fitness, and abilities. Run, Walk, Jog, Roll - whatever you choose!

CAN I DO THE WALK/RUN OVER MULTIPLE DAYS? YES! If you want to break it up over multiple workouts throughout the day or multiple days do what is best for you!

CAN I CREATE A RACE TEAM? Yes! When you register you can create or join a race team.

WHERE DO I ENTER MY RESULTS? If you are treating this as a 5k, you can post your results under the results tab on the run sign-up page. However, you do not need to post your results if you do not want to. For us, this is about raising awareness and having fun to support education for children in Kenya. We would love to have you post your results on Facebook and tag @COCEKenya so we can share in the experience!

CAN I CREATE A FUNDRAISER? Yes! Just go to the donate tab and create an individual or team fundraiser.

Races

  • COCE Kenya Growing Literacy Run/Walk

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    $38.10

    CLOSED
    This is a fundraiser for the Collective for Orphan Care & Education - a registered Texas non-profit organization (501(c)3) and a Kenyan non-profit organization. Proceeds go towards operating costs, including materials to finish our community library construction and students' educational sponsorship and basic needs.
  • Student Event: COCE Kenya Growing Literacy Run/Walk

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    $32.80

    CLOSED
    This is a fundraiser for the Collective for Orphan Care & Education - a registered Texas non-profit organization (501(c)3) and a Kenyan non-profit organization. Proceeds go towards operating costs, including materials to finish our community library construction and students' educational sponsorship and basic needs.

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PO Box 14902, Houston, 77221, TX, United States

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