Join Global Horizons for the JAM Run
Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023
Starting at 11 AM - Ending at 1:30 PM
Together we will walk/run in support of justice and mercy for children and families around the world.
**Meet us in the backyard of GHI Board Members Nan and David Muhovich's house, across the street from Lake Phalen.
1205 Hawthorne Ave E Saint Paul, MN 55106.
(On-street parking is available nearby.)
Run, walk, or rollerblade. Dogs on leashes are welcome.
This event is for all ages. Kids 10 & under are free!
GLOBAL CUISINE - GAMES - GLOBAL ART SALE
And...prizes for the top 3 runners!
*Food and arts/crafts are available for purchase.
Thank you 2023 EVENT SPONSORS
Family Sponsors:
Leyla Brenneman
Daan and Rebecca Klem
Michelle Strangis and Steve Pincus
Mark and Gayle Stage
Jill Hall
Sherry and Bob Brenneman
Herb and Barbara Klem Celebration Fund
Dave and Nan Muhovich
Anna Muhovich
GOAL: Raise $8,000
100% of the funds raised by the JAM Run 2023 will go to support four GHI projects, focusing on mentoring youth and families.
Our selected projects are operating in countries with high rates of poverty. The funds raised will reach many lives, who would not otherwise have access to these services.
Mentor A Mentor - Latin America
Mentor A Mentor has been serving at-risk children in Mexico and is now expanding to Colombia. The community of Floridablanca, Colombia is challenged with limited opportunities for adolescents, leading to drug use, prostitution, and violence.
In an effort to break this cycle, Mentor A Mentor is teaming up with Fundación Niños de Paza, a local Christian organization, to provide at-risk youth with 6 months of martial arts and robotics classes, training for the teacher-mentors, and the purchase of equipment. The equipment purchases will allow Mentor A Mentor to continue martial arts and robotics classes into the future. The teacher training will equip mentors to impart Christian values, creating lasting, transformative effects on the lives they touch.
Goal = $2,000
Care 4 Destitute Ministries Uganda
C4DMU provides basic education for children whose families cannot afford school fees as well as micro-business and job training for older youth and adults. Their mission is to empower individuals and families to grow together in the communion of God.
They work with schools and churches in two impoverished communities in eastern Uganda (Kamuli Balawoli) and central Uganda (Mukono Kabembe). However, the communities where their schools reside are lacking access to clean water.
Every day in Uganda 33 children die as a result of illnesses contracted by drinking contaminated water. C4DMU is determined to make access to clean water an immediate priority and is raising funds to construct two wells.
Goal: $2,000 (toward $20,000 needed for 2 wells)
Be With - Paraguay
Be With is investing in youth and the community in Paraguay, by modeling a relationship with Jesus, full of love and grace. They lead spiritual direction activities at the local school and host youth basketball camps in the community.
Update: programming change
The community basketball camp that was planned for December ran into some roadblocks and cannot continue. After prayerful consideration, the Be With team will be leading and pouring their resources into the local school’s Christian youth group, Refuel. The group will meet Friday nights throughout the school year, with a worship service led by students. Be With is planning to invest in the student leaders by inviting them on a retreat, hosting a program of devotions, and meeting with students one-on-one. The team believes that God is using this group in a powerful way to bring influence and healing to the school community.
Goal = $2,200
Full Life Training Center - Nepal
Full Life Training Center, a program of the Grace Community Church in Nepal, mentors families who are not able to find a means to support themselves. They provide vocational training and start-up materials for micro-businesses and also invest in the education of youth for families unable to afford school fees due to parental death, illness, or economic hardship.
FLTC is dedicated to these immediate needs:
- One year of education fees for a child age 5 ($181).
- One year of education fees for a child age 9 ($181).
- Two years of secondary education fees for a 17-year-old who plans to become a Christian teacher ($490).
- Purchase of a hand tractor for agricultural work for a 17-year-old who has become the sole provider for his family ($454).
In addition to supporting youth, FLTC is building a community center, with the next step of adding a roof ($691).
Goal = $1,997
How do I get involved?
- Register for the run (ONLY $10/students; $25/adults).
- Get sponsors. Ask friends and family to make a donation to GHI for your run (we suggest a personal goal of $100).
- Follow GHI on Facebook. Share our posts to get the word out.
- Create a Facebook Fundraiser. Ask friends and family to donate to your run!
- Invite a friend to run with you.
- Check out the GHI website to learn about and support your favorite project!
- Pray for GHI’s almost 40 projects.
- Join us Saturday, October 7 at 11 AM. Meet us in the backyard of Professor Muhovich's house, across the street from Lake Phalen. 1205 Hawthorne Ave E., Saint Paul, MN 55106
How do I get sponsors for my run/walk?
- Email or Text
Send your family and friends a message asking for their support. Copy and paste this into an email or text:
"Hi. I am running a 5K on Oct. 7th in support of Global Horizons Inc. and Christian missions around the world, serving kids and families by providing opportunities for education, nurturing adult interaction, means to earn income, and clean water. Would you support my run by making a donation today? You can donate here: globalhz.org/jamrun/donate. Thank you!"
2. Create a Fundraiser on Facebook, here: facebook.com/GlobalHZ
On the Global Horizons Inc. Facebook page, click on "Fundraisers", then "Raise Money" (on mobile, click on "Raise Money"). You can edit your fundraiser's description by copying and pasting this text:
"Want to join me in supporting a good cause? I'm running/walking a 5K to raise money for Christian missions around the world, serving kids and families by providing opportunities for education, nurturing adult interaction, means to earn income, and clean water. Would you support my run? Thank you!"
Last step, "invite" your Facebook friends so they will get to see your fundraiser.
JAM Run Event Schedule
Arrival - 11 AM
Kick-off – 11:15 AM
Run Start - 11:30 AM
Games Start- 11:45 AM – 1:30 PM
Global Art Sale - 11:45 AM – 1 PM (In the backyard at Nan and Dave Muhovich's house. 1205 Hawthorne Ave E Saint Paul, MN 55106 )
Global Food Sale - 12:30 AM until finished.
Closing – 1:30 PM
REGISTER for the Run
$25 for adults
$10 for students
(Kids 10 & under are free)
SPONSOR a runner
Enter your donation amount and the runner's name.
FOLLOW us!
Share our posts or create a fundraiser.
Race Day sign-up is available!
See the fun we had last year!
Unable to join us but want to help?
We would love your support!
A big portion of the funds raised come from people who deeply care about Christian Mission work but can't attend the run and instead opt to make a donation or become a sponsor. 100% of JAM Run funds go to the four mission projects highlighted.
Become an EVENT SPONSOR
Bronze Level - $250 donation
Silver Level - $500 donation
Gold Level - $750 donation
**We are grateful for sponsorship support and recognize our sponsors by adding family names or business logos to our marketing materials and social media posts. Make a donation today or contact the JAM Run Coordinator if you'd like more information - Nan Muhovich at njmuhovi@northcentral.edu