The KLM foundation is a wonderful organization that was started by two South Africa PCVs several years ago. Through donations, the foundation is able to send on full scholarship at least 2 intelligent, motivated, and deserving students to an excellent high school each year. As you may have heard me attest to, schools in our areas tend to offer a very poor education, with lackluster teaching (if the teachers even show up), subpar materials (most are without libraries, computer labs, or exercise facilities), and a lot of corporal punishment. Many students drop out before they even finish high school, and there is little effort to combat or react to this. In my region, less than 1% of students who pass and finish high school go on to attend college. This fundraiser grants the opportunity for students who have demonstrated a strong desire to learn and achieve higher levels of education, to attend an excellent private school that promises to give them the education and opportunities that they deserve. At the end of March I will be running a half-marathon and through doing so will raise money to support the educational goals of these two students. If you are interested in learning more, please visit http://www.klm-foundation.org/. If you choose to donate, please write my name in the slot that says, “If you are supporting a Longtom Marathon runner, write their name here”.
The marathon takes place in Eastern Mpumalanga province, an absolutely gorgeous area close to Kruger Park. It is the first marathon that I am attempting, and am realllllly hoping that the temperatures subside, because they are currently impeding my will to train. Thank you so much for your support!
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