runners, 17

menlo park, United States

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Bio

I ,Julia, am the co -founder and co-president , along with my sister ,Katie,of Running For A Reason. We raise awareness about unmet financial and healthcare needs of children facing life-limiting illness by educating our community while we fundraise. At the same time we learn about our own healthy living by our run club team activities. Since we began in 2003 we have raised over $6000 for a local non profit hospice organization for needs not covered by insurance. We have elite coaching and lots of team spirit. Visit our website at www.runningforareason.org

Goals

I launched a venture more than a year ago and want help to keep it going and growing
I have started a venture and want to share insights
I want to reach out to YV alumni

Interests

Children, Education, Health, Healthy Lifestyles

Guestbook

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Collaboration and Exchange Fund-- Want to work with another venture group? The Youth Venture Challenge Pot offers the opportunity for two or more Ventures to connect and collaborate with each other ona new project in the United States. This year, our selection Committee will be offering $5,000 in collaboration funds!!

Aug 15 2008 - 3:41pm

Hi! your venture sounds awesome! I love to run! I ran my first marathon this past spring! Tell me more about your venture and how i can get involved!

Aug 15 2008 - 3:34pm

Hi! 2 years in April 2007? That means you've been launched for 3 years now!! What an achievement! How is everything going? I wanted to drop by and make sure you knew about the first ever National Youth Venture Summit. It is a wonderful opportunity for you to meet and exchange ideas with young people across the nation who are making a difference in their community, just like you are, AND visit all the attractions in our nation's capital!! That's right, it will be held in Washington DC, July 17-20. There is financial assistance if you don't think you'll be able to afford the trip. You'll definitely get something if you just apply. I hope you can make it! Contact Kristin if you have any questions!! ^_^

Jun 19 2008 - 11:28am

We fundraise using Skratcher cards that we preordered in our college campus. It turns out most students are very generous when it comes to supporting a great cause. We are also going to have a fundraiser soon to compensate for all the expenses. Adaptive equipments can sometimes be very expensive.

May 29 2007 - 9:29pm

Hi,
I just happen to pass by and i think your venture is really interesting! Keep up the great work!

May 24 2007 - 8:25pm