Sports Backers Donation Page
Coach Damón for Kids Run RVA
$4,900
Raised of $3,500
On April 29th and 30th, 7 teammates and I from the Richmond, Virginia chapter of Black Men Run will be taking on Ragnar Trail Richmond at Pocahontas State Park. Our team will complete 122.4 miles in a relay-style race. This will not only be a physical feat but also a mental and emotional one as every team member will run at least 3 legs and at least one of those legs at night in the dark, on limited sleep. But we are doing it to raise money for Kids Run RVA, a program of Sports Backers, and one I love dearly and have had the privilege of coaching for since the fall of 2016. And as a coach, I can vouch for it being one of the happiest, supportive, and rewarding experiences for the kids and coaches alike. So much so, that many of the kids from my program that have gone off to high school, come back to volunteer and encourage the younger runners. Truly one of the biggest joys of my life.
Kids Run RVA supports youth running clubs in the Richmond, Virginia region, giving elementary and middle school aged kids an opportunity to train for and participate in a local race over the course of a fall and spring season. Kids Run RVA provides resources for their coaches to foster a safe and fun environment to build up their young runners' physical endurance in order to be ready for race day. This program also helps youth overcome barriers to participation by offering complimentary race entries, covering the cost of transportation to and from the events, providing team t-shirts free of cost, and even outfitting youth in need with new running shoes. This is the case with my program located at Lucille Murray Brown Middle School on the Southside of the city.
Please consider supporting me by making a donation to Kids Run RVA. For perspective: $5 = a team t-shirt for one youth runner; $15 = a race registration for a student from a Title I school (such as mine); $50 = a pair of running shoes for a kid in need (all of the youth in my program get fitted for and receive a new pair of running shoes). Trust me, every dollar makes a difference...
Sincerely,
Damón
(aka "Coach D.")
