81. Athletic Fundraising to Feed Your Spirit!

<p>81. Athletic Fundraising to Feed Your Spirit! </p> <p>A young woman turns training for a marathon into a fundraiser.  This episode is about how athletic fundraising can feed your spirit!</p> <p></p> <p>Grace Dekoker</p> <p>Today's Lexi:</p> <p>Μαραθώνας — Marathonas (Marathon)</p> <p>In Today's Episode:</p> <p>A pre-med student organizes her training schedule into a fundraising opportunity to raise money for EMC- Every Mother Counts.</p> <p>A light yet informative interview with pre-med student Grace Dokoker highlights the benefits of running and moving which yields a natural emotional outlet. </p> <p>There is more than one way to prepare for the Chicago marathon, the world’s 6th biggest event.  Consider partnering with a charity and simultaneously feed your spirit.</p> <p>Grace has chosen the charity EMC, Every Mother Counts.  Learn what this organization is all about and why it is so important to donate to the cause.</p> <p>Ola Kala Moment:</p> <p>For Today's Ola Kala Moment: Destination Event Locations</p> <p>Resources:</p> <ul><li><a href='https://fundraisers.hakuapp.com/grace-dekoker'>Fundraising Page for Grace Dekoker for 2022</a></li> </ul> <p>A Message From Grace</p> <p>Hi everyone! I'm running the 2022 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, and fundraising for an amazing organization called Every Mother Counts. If you know me, you know how passionate I am about women's healthcare and health equity, in both the United States and globally. I wanted my first marathon to stand for something larger than myself, and I found this fantastic organization, whose work and mission resonates with my heart. </p> <p>Childbirth is the oldest bodily process, and yet the miracles of modern medicine seem to fall short in women's health. Many women cannot access appropriate care, are facing long-term health consequences after childbirth, and are dying due to labor complications every day. Worse yet, this problem is pervasive worldwide, and for different reasons: in Tanzania and Haiti, lack of experienced providers, especially