Yes, it's Wooly Wednesday, but we're taking things in a different direction today to talk about the 3rd annual No Longer 5K! The race will take place on Saturday, April 25, in downtown Trussville, and we are anticipating a wonderful morning. Plans have been made, volunteers are being organized, and some awesome sponsors have been found, so now all that's left is for you to sign up to run or walk! It will be a day for promoting health and wellness in our own community while raising awareness and funds for the orphaned children living at the Casa Amor orphanage in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
The success of the first No Longer 5K three years ago came as a huge surprise to the No Longer team. We honestly weren't sure if a single person would show up that morning, but on race day we had a parking lot full of smiling faces and enthusiastic supporters. We were even more overwhelmed by the turnout last year and were completely astounded at what God makes possible. We are so thankful He allows us to be a part of His work. The craziest thing? At the time of the first two years of the 5K, there were no children living at Casa Amor and the plan for No Longer's involvement was somewhat unclear.
Thank the Lord, this year things have changed! We are so excited about the 3rd annual No Longer 5K because this year we have precious faces to share who have names and stories, children we have met and who we dearly love, living at Casa Amor: Vianny, Marianny, Millie, Gabriella, Carmen, Rosie, Millie, Adrian, Carlos, Christopher, Danielito, Junior, Diego, Edwin, Hans, Jose, Juan Carlos, Miguel Angel, Richard, and Yensi. Some of these children you have met through Wooly Wednesday posts, and others you will meet over time, but all of these children are equally loved by Jesus and equally in need of believers who have decided INACTION IS NO LONGER AN OPTION to speak up on their behalf.
Grab your family and friends! We need runners and walkers and families of all ages to come out in support of No Longer as we raise awareness for the orphaned children living in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. This year we are raising money for the monthly support of the children, mommas and other caretakers at Casa Amor, and also for a few construction projects that will enhance the lives of both the family at Casa Amor and the people in the Brisas neighborhood surrounding the orphanage. There are many wonderful plans in the works!
The future of Casa Amor is so bright and the morning of the 5K will be a ton of fun for your entire family as we celebrate what has happened in the last three years and what is yet to come! Please join us and help spread the word!
Contest time!! Want to win a gray microfiber No Longer 5K tee and a one-of-a-kind cross made from metal taken off the side of a Dominican house before it was replaced? All you need to do for a chance to win is leave a comment either on this blog post or on this week's Wooly Wednesday post on Facebook with the name of who you will be running for at this year's No Longer 5K! {Cheat sheet: the names of the children living at Casa Amor are listed above!} Not able to participate in the 5K? No problem! Let us know the name of the child you will commit to pray for this week and that will count! *The winner will be announced in next week's Wooly Wednesday post.*
For more information about the race, join the No Longer 5K event page on Facebook by clicking here. We can't wait to see you on April 25!
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