Date: Wednesday, July 14, 2010, 5:39 PM
Dear Friends,
Later this month BADA member will join more than 20,000 runners for the San Francisco Marathon. They will run 5 kilometers, half marathon and 3.1 km culminating by crossing the SF Marathon finish line on July 25th 2010.
This is an opportunity translate this event into an opportunity to help the people of Burma. BADA members have joined a team called “Run for Burma.” This team is dedicated to raise awareness and funds for the non-profits -- Burma Humanitarian Mission (www.burmamission. org) and for the Burmese American Democratic Alliance (http://www.badasf. org/).
Collectively we will raise money to fund medical training and supplies for backpack medics who travel through the jungles of eastern Burma, treating ethnic groups oppressed by the Burmese junta. As one example of the appalling conditions in this part of Burma, one in five children dies before his or her fifth birthday while 1 in 12 mothers dies as a result of childbirth. Malaria, an illness that is curable, is the leading cause of death.
Burma Humanitarian Mission makes a difference. Each $1 donated will buy 40 doses of medicine. $5 will cure a pregnant woman of malaria – saving 2 lives. This year Burma Humanitarian Mission will train two-thirds of all new medics and providing over 400,000 doses of medicine.
Will you considering supporting runners by sponsoring me $1, $2, $3, $4 or $5 for each kilometer they run on July 25th 2010, would you like to make straight dollar commitment? Your support is tax deductible and Burma Humanitarian Mission will provide you the necessary paperwork.
If you can support Burma and runners at
1. On-line at www.burmamission. org/donate.
2. Mail a check to:
BHM
2134 37th St NW
Washington DC, 20007
Thank you for your kindness and support. You will help me transform this exceptional event into a life-saving opportunity for Burmese children and their families who are far from the media spotlight. No matter what you choose to do, I appreciate your time. Keep me in your thoughts on July 25th when I join thousands of others on the roads through the city by the bay!
Aung San Sui Kyi asks we use our freedom to promote theirs. And thanks for helping those who can't help themselves.
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