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Dear Jon,

Is it possible to save lives with a pair of running shoes? Yes!

Join Jhpiego, a Johns Hopkins University affiliate, in our 8th annual Miles for Mothers running festival! Participants from across the globe will be running and walking to provide access to lifesaving care in one of the world’s most vulnerable communities—Sofala province in Mozambique. All donations will go directly to restore Dondo Health Center, which was badly damaged in 2019 by Cyclone Idai. COVID-19 delayed repairs, but your support will help reopen this center for the thousands of families who depend on it.

At Jhpiego, we’re so passionate about women’s health that we’re willing to run for it! Our annual Miles for Mothers campaigns have raised funds to upgrade a maternity ward in Cameroon, renovate Centre Hospitalier Universitaire in Madagascar, and—most recently—supply medical equipment to South Sudan. Last year, in light of COVID-19, runners and walkers from around the world helped obtain much needed personal protective equipment for six hard-hit countries.

How can you help?

Begin by registering as a participant or sponsor, or donate directly, to support Miles for Mothers: We Run the World! This is both an in-person and virtual event, so we encourage you to participate however feels best for you—running, walking, biking, or simply cheering on your fellow participants.

Race week is October 9-16! Last year, we had participants from 15 countries. Help us make this year the biggest event yet while impacting the lives of thousands of health care workers, mothers, and families in Mozambique. Together, we can ensure that where a person lives does not determine if they live!

100% of all donations raised through Miles for Mothers will go directly to restore the Dondo Health Center and provide essential medical equipment and supplies.