Greetings to my friends and family!

I have been training for the past 7 months to run on a relay team for the Pittsburgh Marathon that is happening on May 1st! This will be my first time and hopefully not my last! I say this because the training has been with incredible moms (all of three children) that are now some of my closest friends! Plus the memories made during this will be something I’ll never forget! 

I am really excited for the opportunity to also be running for a great cause and asking for donations to the ESPWA foundation! Will you consider joining in to support the vision of ESPWA? They are an amazing organization doing such important work in Haiti! Some of their projects include: sponsoring children’s education, supporting a local Haitian doctor and health clinic, support of a local Haitian Pastor and his ministry. You can check out more of their projects at https://espwa.com 

Thank you!! All donations are tax-deductable and you receive a tax receipt after donation.

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 this year. This is our sixth 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, clean water, farming, small business, pastoral support, and more.  Join our movement of hope in Haiti today!