Fund Racing for Bridge of Hope

On August 29, I will be competing in the Ford Ironman triathlon in Louisville,Kentucky, and I need your help.

The road to completing an Ironman can be overwhelming, exhilarating, and immensely personally satisfying—all at the same time. But my deepest desire in this race is to really make a difference in our community by again raising money to benefit Bridge of Hope Lancaster & Chester Counties.

Please consider a personal or company donation to help me reach my goal of raising $5,000.

As I train to cross the finish line in Kentucky, my “personal best” will be to help Bridge of Hope reach as many single mothers and their children with the opportunity to achieve wholeness and independence.

Bridge of Hope served 38 women and 77 children this year with life-changing skills to end homelessness for single mothers and their families. These families now have a second chance.

Why should you care? The daily challenges these women face remind me of my own journey to the Ironman finish line. Their Ironman consists of roadblocks to employment, a paralyzing fear of failure, the physical demands of being a single parent, and staying on track with financial pacing. The need for stamina, tenacity, and determination to go one more step is crucial. But where do these resources come from? Having the support of mentoring friendships while working with program staff allows the women to be successful and cross the finish line to self-sufficiency and financial stability. That makes a stronger community for all of us.

With no government funding, Bridge of Hope has attained a remarkable success rate of more than 80% of its participants graduating to self-sufficiency. They rely solely on private donations.

How can you help me “race” to make a difference?

1. On the web, go to my triathlon training blog (http://dan-kerr.blogspot.com/) and click on the Donate to Bridge of Hope link in the right margin under “My Favorites.”

2. Please send a check made payable to Bridge of Hope Lancaster & Chester Counties and send it to me at: c/o McClure Company, 4101 N 6th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110

Individuals contributing $100 or more will be entered to win a free home chef service from Custom Cuisine Personal Chef Service (approximate $300 value).

Thank you for your support!


P.S. To learn more about Bridge of Hope Lancaster & Chester Counties and read some of their stories, please visit www.bridgeofhopelcc.org. Bridge of Hope Lancaster & Chester Counties is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization – donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.