Friends,

I'll be lacing up my running shoes again this year and slowly running the streets of Pittsburgh in the Marathon Relay for the Espwa Foundation. Being the Executive Director of the Espwa Foundation, I see first hand where these funds go and am friends with the people we are supporting on the ground in Haiti. Funds raised will help children go to school, support farming initiiaves or help staff a local medical clinic. All wonderful projects impacting lives in Haiti. 

Would you consider supporting our work in Haiti by supporting my run? Thanks in advance. For more information on our work, check out www.espwa.com. 

Thanks,

Chris Pfeiffer

Every year, the Pittsburgh Marathon draws over 25,000 runners and the city comes alive with excitement and activity.  The Espwa Foundation is proud to field another round of relay teams this year. This is our fourth year participating as an organization, and this event has grown into one of our largest fundraisers. That's particularly exciting for us, because the more funds we raise each year, the more lives we can impact in Haiti.  We can't do this without our network of amazing supporters! 

The Espwa Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to impacting those in poverty in the Cap Haitien, Haiti region.  "Espwa" is the Haitian Creole word for "hope."  We believe it's all about relationships and that through long-term development, we can truly help our brothers and sisters in Haiti.  We don't just throw money at problems, or give handouts when they are not the appropriate type of intervention.  We assess situations, get to know those involved, and come up with strategies to achieve personal and professional growth.  In our project portfolio, we engage in medical relief by partnering with local physicians, and undertake development efforts across the spectrum: family support, farming, small business, pastoral support, and more.  Join our movement of hope in Haiti today!