Run 4 Ronesa 5K run/walk in TrailMark

Last year’s 5K Run/walk was a huge success with a perfect day at Hogback Hill Park where over $6,000 was raised! The coordinators of the event were able to bring water back to the Ronesa School community in 2024, and in 2025 build a kitchen for the staff and students. They will now turn their attention toward continuing to improve the infrastructure of the Ronesa school; including an eating area for current students and staff.

At Ronesa Junior School, the lack of a dedicated dining facility has turned what should be a time of nourishment and community into a daily struggle for both students and staff. Currently, children are forced to eat their meals outdoors, often sitting directly on the dusty ground or balancing on unstable, decaying benches that pose a safety risk. This exposed environment leaves the school community vulnerable to the elements—whether enduring the harsh Kenyan sun or the disruptions of the rainy season—while compromising basic hygiene and dignity. Constructing a proper dining hall is not just about providing four walls and a roof; it is about creating a clean, safe, and stable environment where students can focus on their growth and education rather than the discomfort of their surroundings.

Lace up your sneakers and get ready to make a real impact! The Run for Ronesa 5K event isn’t about running or walking alone— it’s about supporting the future of the bright young students at Ronesa Junior School. Because of their amazing sponsors, all funds raised will go directly toward building the dining hall, ensuring that students and staff members have a safe, nutritious space to enjoy their meals and continue their education with energy and focus. With your help, they can provide these students with the resources they need to thrive.

Whether you’re a seasoned runner or in it for the walk, this is an amazing opportunity to get active, have fun, and make a lasting difference. Something special for this year, Julie and Kim are bringing others from the Shaffer Community to Ronesa and they all will get to run with the kids in Kenya in early June, so if you sponsor a student to run, they will be doing it with them and will share their pictures after!

If you can’t make it, don’t worry, you can still make a difference by donating or sharing the event with others!

Register at givebutter.com/c/Run4Ronesa-2026

Asante Sana (Thank You!)