Once a long-distance runner, running miles a day in preparation for another half-marathon, I have since retired from those long distances. But I\u2019m still in it to win it! I have ran\/walked several 5K\u2019s to support various teams or organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first 5K was the Route 66 in Tulsa and was in honor of my precious husband. About 35 of us pledged to walk or run in the “Run for Ron”, on his behalf since he was paralyzed from an impinging tumor on his spinal cord. Some, on that day, ran the half-marathon, another the full marathon \u2013 all on purpose to declare \u201cRon can\u2019t but WE can!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, here I am on course to run\/walk another 5K at the Run the Alamo in San Antonio on Saturday, March 4th with others who are purposefully raising funds for the EMwomen Hope House, a home for women and girls who need the deep love, restoration and freedom that only God can give through us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
EMwomen is the organization that has been the pulse and heartbeat for my children, Larry and Staci Wallace, for over 18 years, helping women who have been disenfranchised, homeless, trafficked and others who needed a turnaround in their lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They purchased property (62 acres) in Alto, TX in 2022 for providing transitional living for women as they are trained, ministered to, and given Christian hope and healing — seeing them completely restored, and then sent out into the world to make a difference in other women\u2019s lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The EMwomen Hope House will be a community center in Rusk, TX for those who need hope, help and healing during crisis. This is in addition to the transitional homes on Epiphany Ranch and will be a community center for those who readily need hope, help, and healing during crisis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Run the Alamo 5K in San Antonio is the perfect way to kick off this incredible project. Our own fees for the 5K is also sponsoring World Vision, an international partnership of Christians whose mission is to follow our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in working with the poor and oppressed to promote human transformation, seek justice, and bear witness to the good news of the Kingdom of God. Double blessings for those of us who have registered for the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Along with some of the EMwomen graduates, Larry and Staci, and many others will be in the run for this incredible vision of legacy and generosity. This is one \u201cstep\u201d toward the goal of $750,000, which will help purchase the property\/home, furniture, and contents needed to make the house a home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It sounds like a big audacious goal but when God tells us to do something, our job is not to ask \u201cHow\u201d, our responsibility is to say \u201cYes\u201d and take the first step of action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you would like to be a sponsor in this worthwhile cause, I invite you to go to: www.EMwomen.com\/donate<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Every dollar matters and there\u2019s no stopping until the vision is fulfilled. If you would like to join us in San Antonio for the Alamo 5K, please send me a private text message for details!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thank you in advance for those who say \u201cyes\u201d to join us in the run\/walk or support this effort. When you give, please include the name of the participant (Donna Wuerch) that you are sponsoring or simply put \u201cHope House\u201d in the comments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 100% of all funds donated to the Hope House will go towards this beautiful vision of HOPE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n