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5K 2022 Video Summary and Wrap-up
Thank you to all of the wonderful participants, donors and supporters of our second annual Virtual 5K to support John Paul Secondary School in Uganda. Please watch our wrap-up video below (and keep an eye out for folks you know) to enjoy this fun event!
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2022 FOJPS 5K Results and Winners
Thank you so much to everyone who participated in or donated to our second annual virtual 5K – benefiting the students and teachers at John Paul Secondary School in Uganda! The 5K week was a huge success: we had 185 participants from all around the world, we received tons of great photos of people walking, running, rolling for the kids and we earned over $22,250 which will go toward construction of a much needed multi-purpose building and kitchen. And congratulations to all of our photo winners!
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Virtual 5K Year 2 – Let’s Go!
Please join us for our second annual Friends of John Paul School Virtual 5K to support the kids in Uganda at John Paul Secondary School. Again this year, our students and teachers in Uganda will be joining us for the Virtual 5K! Virtual means that you commit to walking, running, cycling, etc. for 3.1 miles some time during the week of June 4th through June 10th. You can pick your path, timing and people you want to do it with. Our phenomenal sponsor, Kim Dwyer of Thrivent, is donating custom race t-shirts for each participant so everything raised goes directly to support our students’ education. Prices are just $25 per…
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A Wonderful Evening, A Wonderful Cause
A BIG “Thank You” to everyone who attended our 7th Annual “Friends of John Paul School” Wine Tasting Fundraiser. We had our largest group attending this year and a fun time was had by all! A special “Thank You” to Rito Lisi of the Silver Spoon Ristorante in Rochester, Michigan. This wonderful evening could not have taken place without his continued commitment to JPSS and its students. Thank you as well to chef, Daniele Dell’Acqua for the delicious menu. And, last but certainly not least, we thank Kim Dwyer of Thrivent, for qualifying Friends of John Paul Secondary School, Uganda, East Africa to receive Thrivent Choice Dollars. Because of all…
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2021 FOJPS 5K Wrap-up
Thank you to all of the wonderful participants, donors and supporters of our first annual Walk, Run and Roll 5K to support John Paul Secondary School in Uganda. Please watch our wrap-up video below to enjoy this fun event!
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A Promise to be Kept
From its inception, Friends of John Paul School has engaged interested individuals in raising funds for the school. Initially, there were many small events such as rummage sales, runs, Christmas bazaars, Scout projects – all designed to “spread the word” about the school and its vision of providing opportunity to the young people of Uganda. These efforts supported several benefactors who helped fund the Science center building, biology and physics labs, library, boys’ and girls’ dorms and the newly-expanded computer center. Regardless of size and frequency, ALL donations have been and are today truly valued and most carefully utilized. It is the primary function of the non-salaried Board of Directors…
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Join us at the 2021 Annual FOJPS Wine Tasting
Once again, we will be holding our annual Charity Wine Tasting at the chic Silver Spoon Ristorante in Rochester, Michigan. For your enjoyment, five premier wines will be paired with a like number of gourmet tastings. Please join us on Thursday, October 7th!
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FOJPS 5K Results and Photo Winners
Thank you so much to everyone who participated in or donated to our first annual virtual 5K – benefiting the students and teachers at John Paul Secondary School in Uganda! The 5K week was a huge success: we had 175 participants from all around the world, we received tons of great photos of people walking, running, rolling for the kids and we earned over $22,500 which will help tremendously with the efforts in the months to come to get the kids back in school. And congratulations to all of our photo winners! Daily Photo Winners Day 1: Barb and Bill Harlow Day 2: Dr. Kimberly Orr and Generations Family Dental…
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When you register to help us Bridge the Gap, you pledge to run, walk or bike a 5K (3.1 miles) sometime during the week of June 5-11. You have the freedom to choose your method of movement, your own route and your own timing, all while being a part of something special. Everyone registered by May 15th will receive a custom Friends of John Paul School race shirt, race bib, water bottle, earbuds and a mini hand sanitizer. Plus you’ll be eligible to win some great prizes! Upon registering, you’ll receive your own FOJPS Funder webpage to share with family and friends, inspiring them to support you and John Paul…
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Successful Giving Tuesday/Holiday Campaign Sets 2021 Expansion
The generous outpouring from donors during our annual Holiday Campaign is welcoming students back to a greatly enhanced Computer Lab . . . with more improvements to come. But first . . . a recap. We are grateful to report that donor contributions from Giving Tuesday and our annual Holiday Mailing campaigns net John Paul Secondary School $142,531, an 87 % increase over four years. A review of the campaigns from 2017 through 2020 indicates that the average contribution from donors has almost doubled. This reflects reinforced confidence in John Paul Secondary School . . . and support for the school’s continuing success. The fact that the actual number of…
