Runners for Somalia

The United Nations has officially declared a famine in two areas of Somalia. The Iowa UNA has come up with a unique way to raise much needed funding and keep public attention on the work of the UN. Currently it is the world’s most severe humanitarian crisis and it has already claimed thousands of young children’s lives. Fifty Percent of the Children in Somalia are now considered to be malnourished!

Here’s how you can help. Four current and former Iowa Students will be running in this year’s Minneapolis Marathon, and have decided to dedicate their race to UNICEF’s mission for Somalia. There are a couple ways for you to get involved! You can make a marathon pledge and donate $26 for each mile of the race or you can make any size of contribution as you wish, anywhere from $10 and up. If we get just 40 people to make a $25 donation than our goal will be met!

Don’t want to make an online donation? Then feel free to send a check made out to the Iowa UNA, 20 East Market Street, Iowa City, IA 52245. In the memo line write: Runners for Somalia.

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About the Runners

Zach Curtis: University of Iowa Graduate, Iowa UNA Administrative Personnel, Will be his 4th marathon.

Kyle Siefers: University of Iowa Student studying Biology, Triathlete Competitor and 1st time Marathoner

Danielle Rahja: University of Iowa Graduate, Study abroad in West Africa, will be her 2nd Marathon.

Mimi Pysno: Whitman College Graduate, 1st time marathoner!

Please consider joining us in this cause as we take on Minneapolis and run for Somalia!

Go to http://www.crowdrise.com/runnersforsomali/fundraiser/iowauna learn more and make a donation.