Blessed

Many of you may have been wondering how KHNK got the idea to have a 5k race this fall. KHNK is always on the lookout for new ways to fundraise in order to better support all of the children KHNK supports in such tough economic times. Perhaps our most-well known program has been Christmas in a Shoebox which has been conducted at the Calverton School for the past 4 years. In 2009, we sold pizza at Beltsville Day, a community oriented event in Beltsville, MD. Our most recent and most successful fundraiser was the Breakfast Club fundraiser during which we raised almost $2,200 for the children at the Debre Libanos Orphanage to have breakfast for one whole year!

We had been brainstorming for a while, praying for God to show us fresh and innovative ways to raise money this summer. One day, one of our sponsors, Mr. Brandon Greer, told us about a local ministry that was looking for good cause to which they could give the proceeds of the 5k race they were planning in September. Excited at the opportunity to spread the word about KHNK and fundraise, KHNK was eager to get involved. We then met with Pastor Joseph Spears of Ever Increasing Life Ministries and learned more about his passion to reach out to people through sports while giving back to the community. Thoroughly impressed, we humbly accepted his offer for KHNK to be the beneficiary of the proceeds of their 5k run.

We tell you this story for several reasons. One, to demonstrate the beautiful way in which God answered KHNK’s prayers about a new way to fundraise. Two, to thank and commend Brandon for telling us about this great opportunity. Three, to encourage sponsors and friends of KHNK to be on the lookout for new ways for KHNK to raise money.

KHNK would like to thank Brandon Greer for connecting us with Ever Increasing Life Ministries and Pastor Spears.

5k run a success!

This past Saturday, September 24, 2011 Kids Helping Needy Kids partnered with Ever Increasing Life Ministries to host the first annual 5k run/2m walk for Life. It was definitely a huge success! The forecast predicted a 70% chance of rain but the rain was able to hold off during the race. Several participants chose to run and even more walked. Experienced athletes as well as families came out to support KHNK and Ever Increasing Life Ministries. Prizes were awarded to participants with the best race time in their age category. Special congratulations to the runners who finished in first place: for men, Orsam Ahmed and for women, Andrea Swierczek!

Many, many people were involved in the planning stages as well as in the logistics on the day of the race. We would like to thank them all; the race would not have gone as smoothly as it did without them! A special thank you to our sponsors, friends, and especially Ever Increasing Life Ministries because we were able to receive $1,080 in proceeds!!! We could not be happier with the outcome! We believe this is a great start and we know next year will be an even bigger success.