Learning won’t happen on an empty stomach
Joining the challenge helps sustainably feed a generation of leaders
Join the challenge to complete 3.5 miles & make an impact in Uganda Aug 8 - 21!
This summer, we’re challenging YOU to get outside and run/walk/bike or hike 3.5 miles to help raise funds for the creation of a new food-security and income generating project – a super-grade Maize Milling machine that will help feed thousands of children at our partner schools across Amolatar district.
DOUBLE YOUR GIFT!
Thanks to The Young Living Foundation
Superstar FAF Advocate, Jordan Stearns, will be raising funds for #Run2TheMill through the month of August and thanks to the Young Living Foundation, you can double your gift!
EVERY $1 DONATED TO JORDAN’S PAGE WILL BE MATCHED UP TO $10,000!
How to join the Challenge:
STEP 1
Sign Up for the Challenge & Create your Facebook Fundraiser
Sign up, set your goal & encourage your friends & family to sponsor your run by making a donation in your honor! Reach your goal and get special perks -- all while making an impact!
STEP 2
Complete your miles anytime between Aug. 8th - 21st
Want to run a 5k in one day? GREAT! Completing your challenge with your family over a week? Also GREAT! Complete your challenge within your own timeframe! Pro Tip: Dares for Donations ALWAYS makes a 5k more fun & exciting!
STEP 3
Celebrate #RunToTheMill with us at The Golden Mill Brewery on Aug. 21st
Hooray! You’ve completed your challenge AND made an impact in Uganda, we want to celebrate with you! Join us at The Golden Mill on Aug 21st (if you’ve reached your goal, 1st drink is on us!*)
*** Golden Mill Celebration event rules: 21+ unless accompanied by a parent. If you’ve reached your fundraising goal of $250+ as a 5K challenge participant, your first drink is on us! Email us if you’re planning on attending!
5K Participation Perks:
Raise $250
Raise $250 on your fundraising page and you’ll receive a limited-edition FAF 5K Challenge tee in your color choice!
Raise $500
Raise $500, you’ll receive a limited-edition tee PLUS a personal video message about YOUR impact from a Teacher at GLP!
Raise $1000+
Raise $1,000 or more and you’ll receive all of the above PLUS your name painted on our new Maize Mill in Namasale to honor your support for the project!
Why a Maize Mill Matters:
SUSTAINABILITY • NUTRITION • EDUCATION
A Maize Mill based in Lira, Uganda
Maize is the single most important cereal crop in northern Uganda and provides more than 40% of the food consumed by students, teachers and the community of 21,000 residents. Milled maize is a staple in the Ugandan diet as maize flour is used to make “Posho”, an inexpensive carbohydrate paired most commonly with beans, served widely across the country and daily at schools for lunch.
This project will improve not only reduce food waste and transportation cost, improve access to high quality milled maize for schools and families, but will also help generate income for Global Leaders Primary School as part of our long-term sustainability plan.
