Asalamualaikum everyone (peace be upon you),

I am very thankful and eager to run in the Atlanta Marathon for the third year in a row. Running is a passion I have had since I was young, and participating in my high school cross country team taught me many valuable, translatable skills such as perseverance, leadership, and thankfulness. Nevertheless, I know that these qualities are better exemplified by the millions of Palestinians enduring indescribable atrocities and ethnic cleansing. In the past, I would have described the conditions in Palestine, helping to justify the need for donations. Now, there should be no doubt why donations are needed. If you are concerned about how donations will benefit Gaza with humanitarian relief being cut off, I recommend you visit this FAQ page.

We are a group of runners from eight different organizations around Atlanta: Georgia Tech Muslim Student Association (MSA), GT Arab Student Organization (ASO), University of Georgia MSA, Agnes Scott College MSA, Oglethorpe University MSA, Kennesaw State University MSA, Georgia State University MSA, GSU Arabs, and Atlanta Muslim Running Club. For the third consecutive year, we are excited and honored to announce that we will be running in the Atlanta Publix Race weekend, held on February 24 & 25, 2024, to raise awareness and funds for Palestine Children Relief Fund (PCRF). PCRF is a nonpartisan nonprofit nonreligious grassroots organization that provides medical and humanitarian relief to children throughout the Levant, regardless of their nationality, politics, or religion.

For Atlanta Publix Marathon weekend, our team will be raising funds for urgent humanitarian relief in Gaza. We are asking you to support us in providing urgent care for the people of Gaza; your contribution can make a difference. 
While our group of runners has grown greatly this year, many of us are returning runners from last year, and alhamdulillah (praise be to God), last year we raised over $15,000. This year, we hope to raise even more, but we can only achieve this with your support. We've spent the last few months training, encouraging, and supporting each other toward our running goals, and we hope that you will reward and support us in this endeavor for the well-being of the children of Palestine. No amount is too little, and we are immensely grateful for your support!