4839 150th St, Elma IA
Saturday, July 26th, 2025
Run for Hope 5K for Orphan Resources International
4839 150th St, Elma, IA US 50628
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Join us for a 5K fundraiser to support Orphan Resources International and their mission to care for and equip orphanages in Guatemala. Every step you take helps provide food, resources, and counseling to children who have endured hardship and abuse.
In 2002, Rod and Sarah traveled to Guatemala with the only thought of seeing their baby girl they planned to adopt. During their trip they visited several orphanages including the home where their daughter lived. They recognized there was a great need for a support network.
Feeling Godβs calling to help they developed Orphan Resources International on a small scale. They took two teams to Guatemala the first year to help work at the homes and supported 2 or 3 private orphanages with food and donations. Since then, with Godβs help and so much support, ORI has grown to serve 50+ homes and send 10+ work teams a year.
After hearing and seeing the abuse most of these children have to endure before coming to live at the homes, we have started offering counseling. We hope to keep growing that program to offer counseling to all the homes we support. Our goal is to continue to supply resources to the orphanages of Guatemala so they can continue operating in the mission that God has called them to do.
The race will take place on July 26, 2025.
For more information and to register, visit: Iowa ORI Fundraiser
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