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Follow on Google News | Nonprofit Launches “Team I Run 4 Hope” To Raise Funds And Awareness For Youth In NeedBy: Hope So Bright The creation of Linda Sanders, an ultra marathon runner, philanthropist and community service volunteer, Hope So Bright and the running club are designed to provide runners with a means to support worthy causes of their choice through distance and ultra marathon running. “I have run some of the most grueling races in the world for charity,” Sanders said. “But I am only one person. With the nonprofit supporting many runners, the positive impact that running can make as a fundraising vehicle will be multiplied many times over. That is the concept behind TEAM I RUN 4 HOPE and Hope So Bright.” Hope So Bright advocates for many youth causes. The organization’ One of the premier kick-off events to bring awareness to this issue is the sponsorship of five internationally known ultra marathon running “Ambassadors” The inaugural TEAM I RUN 4 HOPE Ambassadors include: Harvey Lewis (US), Marco Olmo (Italy), Ricardo Mejia Hernandez (Mexico), Jason Schlarb (US), and Carlos Sa (Portugal), all running stars in their own rights. Also in the works are running events sponsored by Hope So Bright as well as a camp to help train youth with autism in the sport of marathon running. Participants are encouraged to visit the I RUN 4 HOPE Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ Hope So Bright is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization with the mission to provide financial support to community nonprofit organizations that provide programs and services to disadvantaged, under-served and at-risk youth. End
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