Good Day Friends & Family,

The Right to Movement (RTM) is a global running community with runners and communities all over the world running for the basic human right to freedom of movement. 

On April 1, I will be running in the Right to Movement Palestine Marathon in the city of Bethlehem. As a non avid runner, I will be participating in the 10K along side members of Team Palestine for PCRF (Palestine Children’s Relief Fund). PCRF is a not for profit organization that provides assistance to those in need.

Participating in this run will not only be an amazing experience for being in one of the most fascinating cities in the world but also for all the wonderful things PCRF does as an organization.

I am asking for your support. Through your generous contributions you will be able to help support the much needed initiatives this organization is spearheading. All funds raised will directly impact the lives of innocent children in Palestine as well as other parts in the Middle East. Some of the services provided include transporting children around the world to receive much needed medical attention and providing in country support by flying volunteer doctors in. PCRF is currently working on a project to build a Pediatric Cancer Department in Gaza. The center will provide the children in Gaza access to specialized treatments as well as provide them with a place to heal and increase their survival rates.

By my participation in this run and with your support we can help make a real difference in the lives of these children and give them hope that their lives matter.

I appreciate your kindness and consideration. For more information on these organizations, links are below.

http://righttomovement.org

http://www.pcrf.net

Sincerely,

Linda Maro

The Right to Movement (RTM) Palestine Marathon in Bethlehem will be held on April 1, 2016.   The RTM is a global running community with a cause behind them. Everyone has the right to freedom of movement, but not everyone has the option. Restriction on movement is one of the major challenges for the Palestinian people living under occupation. Palestinians cannot move freely on roads, or from one city to another. The Palestinians right to movement is controlled by their ID, permits, which city they live in, or who they are married to. Ever been through Qalandia? Then you know why we do this! The State of Palestine does not even control the full olympic marathon distance of 42,195 KM. This is why we do it. 

The Palestine Children's Relief Fund (www.pcrf.net) was established in 1991 to help address the medical and humanitarian crisis facing Palestinian youth in the Middle East. It has become the largest provider of free, specialized surgical care to all children regardless of race, religion or ethnic background. Since its inception in 2009, Team Palestine has raised over $300,000 for PCRF (www.teampalestine.com).  In 2016, your donation will benefit a cancer center to be built in Gaza, Palestine. Please support our runners by making a donation to this worthy cause.  Every mile saves a child!