Now is the time for us to come together... by staying apart.
Now is the time for us to help local non-profits which have seen their donations decrease when the needs in our community are greater than ever.
Now is the time for us to Stay Strong!
During this time of isolation, join together with runners and walkers all over the country in supporting their local charities and organizations.
THIS EVENT BENEFITS:
Junior Achievement's Purpose is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy.
Financial health is a lot like physical health. We grow stronger when we make it a priority and stay committed to a plan. All it takes is some knowledge and the right training. This is why Junior Achievement in Southeast Missouri started a virtual 4.01k financial fitness race.
Junior Achievement is a leader in bringing volunteer led programs into the classroom that promote financial literacy, inspire entrepreneurship, and prepare K-12 students for success in a 21st century workplace. These programs are always provided at no cost to the school.
Although school will not be in session for the rest of the year, JA has been working hard since mid-March to continue to get the message of financial literacy to students. We have been adapting and compiling our quality programs for parents and caregivers (who are now teachers) and classroom teachers to use with their students either virtually or as online accessible materials. JA will continue to work to provide these innovative methods as well as support the work of summer school and camps that plan to take place as we head into the next school year, when we hope to again provide our programs to students in a classroom setting. Prior to the schools shifting to at-home learning, JA in Southeast Missouri had already reached 2,300 students with in-school programs. Several classes had started their JA visits with volunteers, but were unable to complete the sessions due to the COVID-19 Virus. However, with the help of technology and innovation, we have been able to reach over 1,600 students with online resources and programs being used by their teachers and families. It is our goal to keep reaching students through summer school and other programs until school starts again in the fall. We need your support to continue to do so.
Today feels uncertain, but tomorrow represents hope and promise. JA wants our kids to spend more time planning for and dreaming about tomorrow and less time worrying about today. One way you can help is by supporting Junior Achievement in Southeast Missouri and participating in our 4.01k financial fitness run, walk, bike fundraiser. All proceeds will be used to provide Junior Achievement's programs to K-12 students in Southeast Missouri.
HOW DOES THIS WORK?
REGISTER FOR THE RUN!
Register for the run online for a $10 donation fee (plus processing fees).
Registration for this event will close on May 29th at 11:59PM CST. All registrants must run their virtual race by 11:59PM on MAY 31, 2020.
OPTIONAL SWAG PACKAGE
If you'd like something to remember your race, we've partnered with the Runners Stay Strong Virtual Race Series to offer our participants a "Swag Package" that includes a tshirt, custom race bib and silicone bracelet. The package is just $15 and includes shipping* anywhere in the continental US.
*please note that there are premiums added for XXL and XXXL sizes, and the swag package prices are $24-$29 for Canadian registrants. Participant orders placed by 11:59pm on Sunday begin fulfillment on Monday. Orders placed after 11:59pm Sunday, fall into fulfillment for the following week.
GET READY TO RUN OR WALK FOR YOUR CAUSE!
Once you're registered, click the button below for full instructions on how the IYR Virtual Run Program Works:
