COCE Kenya Growing Literacy Virtual Walk/Run
Friday, October 13 – Sunday, October 22, 2023
Past event
1:00 AM CDT
Houston, Texas
$25.00–$35.00 · 2 races
5km
Event summary
Join the fun and make a difference at the COCE Kenya Growing Literacy Virtual Walk/Run, taking place from Friday, October 13th to Sunday, October 22nd, 2023, in Houston, Harris. This exciting event invites participants of all fitness levels to walk, run, jog, or roll at their own pace, all while supporting a fantastic cause - building a community library in Sijowa, Kenya.
By registering, you'll not only receive a stylish t-shirt, but you'll also be contributing to children's literacy and educational success in Busia County, Kenya. Whether you choose to tackle the challenge in one go or break it up over multiple days, your participation will help raise vital funds towards educational sponsorships and construction materials. The goal is to raise $3,000, so rally your friends, create a race team, and let’s make an impact together! Share your journey on social media and tag @COCEKenya to spread the word and celebrate your efforts!
By registering, you'll not only receive a stylish t-shirt, but you'll also be contributing to children's literacy and educational success in Busia County, Kenya. Whether you choose to tackle the challenge in one go or break it up over multiple days, your participation will help raise vital funds towards educational sponsorships and construction materials. The goal is to raise $3,000, so rally your friends, create a race team, and let’s make an impact together! Share your journey on social media and tag @COCEKenya to spread the word and celebrate your efforts!
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Races
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COCE Kenya Growing Literacy Race
VirtualEntries closedFriday, Oct 13, 2023
$35.00
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Student event: COCE Kenya Growing Literacy Race
VirtualEntries closedFriday, Oct 13, 2023
$25.00
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.
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.
Location
PO Box 14902, Houston, 77221, TX, United States
COCE Kenya Growing Literacy Virtual Walk/Run
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