Duke Engage 5K Community Run/Walk for Haiti

	When: Saturday April 14, 2012 Time: 11:00am Where: Al Buehler Trail, Duke University

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Dear Family, Friends, and Prospective Sponsors,

We are a group of Duke undergraduates, who through an opportunity provided to us by the DukeEngage program, spent two months in the community of Léogâne, Haiti, this past summer volunteering for Family Health Ministries (FHM). FHM is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of the underserved and has been supporting programs in maternal and child health, nutrition, and education for Haitian communities in need for over 18 years.

Our two months in Léogâne built on the previous work of other Duke undergraduates. All together, Duke Undergraduates have spent six months in the Léogâne community, implementing such projects as researching maternal mortality, mental health, assessing women’s health needs, and teaching preventative health care. These experiences have been inspiring and eye-opening and allowed us to see first-hand the many challenges facing Haiti today and to form deep connections with the Léogâne community and its people.  

This past summer, a year and a half after the earthquake struck Haiti on January 12, 2010, we were able to witness the rebuilding of Léogâne Haiti. The earthquake’s epicenter was in the heart of Léogâne and destroyed 80% of the buildings. Our projects this past summer allowed us to gain a glimpse at how the people of Léogâne are doing today, and to see how FHM can more effectively meet the needs of the community, a community we now know as our second home.

The proceeds from the 5K charity walk/run that we held last year were used for direct earthquake relief in the Léogâne community, and we would like to continue our efforts. This year funds raised through this event will go towards the building of a new family health center in Leogane. This center is to provide lifesaving health care to women and children. We therefore invite you to attend the Third Annual 5K Run for Haiti on Saturday, April 14^th, at 11:00 am at the Al Buehler Cross Country Trail on Duke University’s campus (near the Washington Duke Inn). We welcome those of you who would like to run or walk in the event to register online at www.familyhm.org. You may also submit donations at the same site.

We appreciate your consideration and support for the Léogâne community.

Mèsi anpil,

The DukeEngage 2011 Team

After a few words of thanks and encouragement from David Walmer, the runners were off. A mere 15 minutes later, the first runner crossed the finish line.(Photo: April 11, 2011)	A mere 15 minutes later, the first runner crossed the finish line.(Photo: Winner, April 11, 2011)

Register at 10:00-10:45 am Saturday - Bring Check or Cash only

PRE-REGISTER ONLINE FOR THE RACE by 5 pm, Wednesday, April 11, 2012. Register by March 19th for a guaranteed t-shirt.

Adults $25:

Students $15:

Children (12 and under) $10:

Download the brochure here

Questions? Contact Nicole Tinfo or 919-382-5500.

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