Submitted by melliott on Thu, 2012-02-09 13:17
Covenant House’s Home Team is looking forward to an incredible year in 2012. The Home Team has more participants, has raised more money, and is involved in more endurance events than ever before! As each team member will cross the finish line this year, they are proving to homeless youth that they too can cross their finish line.
Alisha Chaffin explains why she chose to run on the Home Team, "As a Covenant House volunteer, I teach a parenting course to the women residing in the Mother/Child Crisis Center and Nursery. These women are strong, smart, resilient, and most unfortunately, homeless. The NYC Half Marathon is the perfect vehicle to raise funds and awareness of the plight of homeless teens in New York City. I am incredibly happy to run for this cause. Imagine what we could accomplish if everyone in the city contributed just $1.00! Participating in a Home Team event on behalf of our kids is an unforgettable experience.
You can join the Home Team in any of these exciting events including but not limited to the NYC Half, NYC Tri, Ironman U.S. Championship, Wyckoff/Franklin Lakes Triathlon, Spring Lake 5, or the Bank of America Chicago Marathon! Sign up TODAY by contacting Amanda Singer at hometeam@covenanthouse.org or (212) 727-6580.
