Hello family and friends. Once again, for the third year in a row, I will be running the Pittsburgh Half Marathon(13.1 miles) on May 6, 2018. Each year it seems more and more difficult to envision myself crossing that finish line and this year is no different! Each time I tell myself that I can't go another step, I am quickly reminded of my friends in Haiti and all the patients we care for that struggle day in and day out with much worse issues.  Life threatening issues such as malnutrition and hunger. I am running this race for THEM. I may not be fast, but my heart is there and I will do my best to cross that finish line once again. I would love your support and encouragement to make that long run a reality. If you feel it in your heart to donate, all the funds will go to buy medicine for our patients in Haiti and are 100% tax deductible.

Thank you in advance!!!

Blessings, Jen:)

Every year, the Pittsburgh Marathon draws over 25,000 runners and the city comes alive with excitement and activity.  The Espwa Foundation is proud to field another round of relay teams and individual runners this year. This is our third year participating as an organization, and this event has grown into one of our largest fundraisers. That's particularly exciting for us, because the more funds we raise each year, the more lives we can impact in Haiti.  We can't do this without our network of amazing supporters! 

The Espwa Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to impacting those in poverty in the Cap Haitien, Haiti region.  "Espwa" is the Haitian Creole word for "hope."  We believe it's all about relationships and that through long-term development, we can truly help our brothers and sisters in Haiti.  We don't just throw money at problems, or give handouts when they are not the appropriate type of intervention.  We assess situations, get to know those involved, and come up with strategies to achieve personal and professional growth.  In our project portfolio, we engage in medical relief by partnering with local physicians, and undertake development efforts across the spectrum: family support, farming, small business, pastoral support, and more.  Join our movement of hope in Haiti today!