Please mark your calendars for The Big Payback…
In March, I had the privilege of running in a 36-hour Chattanooga to Nashville Ragnar Relay Race. Tackled by teams of 12 runners, this race was an approximate 200-mile journey through beautiful Tennessee cross-country scenery. A wonderful couple from my church put a team together and invited me to be a part of the experience. Our race began at 4 a.m. on Friday and ended at 4 p.m. on Saturday. What a challenge it was with each member averaging 16 miles each. Among our obstacles were steep hills, cold weather, fatigue, thirst, hunger, lack of sleep and some minor injuries. I couldn’t help but notice how many of the obstacles we endured were similar to conditions experienced by many of our homeless friends. There was also one obvious difference. My journey would end, but, for many of them, their battle to get back into mainstream living would be lengthier and much more difficult.
In less than 14 days we have already gone from 27 to 80 degrees. As we transition from cold to hot, MRM is accepting cases of water and monetary donations for water distributions when temperatures hit 90 and above. Our theme is “Beat the Heat”. This program allows us to bring much needed relief in the form of cold water when our homeless are vulnerable to dehydration and other associated illnesses.
Please mark your calendars for The Big Payback fundraiser scheduled for May 2, 2018. This an annual event held for nonprofits across Tennessee. This event was started to give communities an opportunity to support their favorite charity. This year, we already have a donor who came forward with a match challenge just for Murfreesboro Rescue Mission. This will be a dollar-for-dollar match up to $1,500. This means, for every dollar you give, you have an opportunity to double your giving up to $1,500. Please join us in giving on that day as we have a wonderful opportunity to duplicate our efforts in helping the homeless. To donate on that day, simply go to www.murfreesbororescuemission.org, and we will have a special link that will connect you with The Big Payback website. The link and donor opportunities will be available for that day only. Please join us in our efforts to duplicate our giving on that day.
Thank you,
Ed Grimes
Executive Director
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